Academy of American Studies

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English/Greek Hero Final Name

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We have been reading Greek myths based upon the Greek heroes. We discussed the archetype of a Greek hero and the steps of a hero's journey. Their stories have been told to us in order to teach moral lessons and instill positive virtues in each person. For this issignment, you will be required to create your own Greek hero myth. Your Greek hero story must be AT LEAST 2 PAGES, DOUBLE SPACED and USING 12' FONT TIMES ROMAN. Your assignment is to write your own Greek hero myth with all of the following: a) At LEAST 3 characters that you created with names and personality traits. Use Steal to help you with your characterization:
Speech

Thoughts Effect on others Actions Looks

b) At LEAST 3 important and symbolic items that MUST be explained in detail. c) Incorporate At LEAST 5 similes within your story - Underline them! d) A moral or important lesson that is taught to one of the characters and the reader. Hint: What flaws does your hero have? How does your hero behave on his journey? At the end, does his or her journey transform him into a new person?
e) VERY IMPORTANT: INCORPORATE THE STEPS OF A HERO'S TOURNEYAND

THE ARCHETYPE OF A GREEK HERO INTO YOUR STORY.

f) Creativity: Be descriptive when writing your narrative. Apply the "Show Don't Tell Rule". Make your story original. For example, create your own monsters, heroes,
battles, etc. Telling: The house was creepy and old. X Showing: The shadows danced on the walls, the floors creaked and cobwebs formed in the corners of the windowsitl. IBEING DESCRIPTM IS PAINTING A PICTURE IN THE READER'S MIND.)

Rubric:

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Creativlty Zl,/oSimiles

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10% TNR Font 12' TiP: BRAINSTORM YOUR IDEAS BEFORE YOU START WRITING,

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