Mythological Monsters Project
Class:
English 12
Objectives:
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Students will be able to: Conduct research on monsters and creatures within world mythology and identify elements with which to create a custom monster.
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Students will be able to: Identify and use common characteristics and vocabulary in world mythology to develop a myth about the monster they've created.
PA State Standards:
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CC.1.4.11–12.O: Use narrative techniques such as dialogue, description, reflection, multiple plotlines, and pacing to develop experiences, events, and/or characters; use precise words and phrases, telling details, and sensory language to convey a vivid picture of the experiences, events, settings, and/or characters.
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CC.1.4.11–12.R: Demonstrate a grade-appropriate command of the conventions of standard English grammar, usage, capitalization, punctuation, and spelling.
Project Summary:
To wrap up a unit section on world mythology, students learned about monsters and creatures in and across different cultures' mythologies. They then used this information to create a new mythological monster or creature that integrated the elements of different monsters and creatures discussed in class. Each student selected elements to use, wrote descriptions of the element and why it was selected, and used AI or printed images to "build" their monster. They then used common characteristics found in world mythology to develop myths about their monsters and their origin.​