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Myths
Retold by various authors

Abiator's Reading:
Blooms Set 05:04
ACTIVITIES

Total Marks: 18
Variety of texts
Abiator's Active Classroom, http://www.berghuis.co.nz/abiator/
AJBerghuis,2004-2005©

KNOWLEDGE - What are the facts

1.   Make a list of the main characters in the myth you have chosen.  [1 mark]
2.   Give the setting of the myth you have chosen.  [1 mark]


COMPREHENSION - Show that you understand the information

3.   Write a brief outline of what your myth tries to explain.  [2 marks]
4.   Criticise any three main characters from your myth.   [2 marks]


APPLICATION - Using what you have read in the article

5.   EITHER:
   (a)   Make a wordfind (word search) puzzle containing 12 good quality words related to your myth.   [3 marks]
   (b)   Paint a scene related to your myth on an A4-sized piece of paper.   [3 marks]


ANALYSIS - Organising information from the article

6.   EITHER:
   (a)   In your opinion, which events from your myth could not have really happened?  [3 marks]
   (b)   Use a Venn Diagram [What?] to compare and contrast any two main characters from your myth.   [3 marks]


SYNTHESIS - Coming up with new ideas

7.   EITHER:
   (a)   Design a machine (draw and label it) which could help do something important in your myth (it might take over some of the roles of other characters).   [3 marks]
   (b)   Write a radio commercial encouraging people to read your myth.   [3 marks]


EVALUATION - Seeing both sides

8.   You have read more than one myth. Compare the myth you have been working on for this assignment and any other myth you have read. Say which myth is better. Justify your opinion by providing reasons for whatever you say.   [2 marks]