Bio poem

Lesson 4 Mythology biographical poem L/O – You must write a poem based on any of the Gods/Godesses chosen

Connection • Your teacher will ask you details about three Gods/Godesses you studied last lesson; • What can you remember?

• Study the following painting.

• Which Goddess is being born?

• Who painted it?

Activation • You will be given a work sheet by your teacher.

• Your assignment is to write a bio poem about one of the gods or goddesses you have studied. You may choose any god or goddess (except Aphrodite, because she’s the example below).

The blanks on the page are for your rough draft. When you’re done, copy your final version onto a separate sheet of paper and decorate it, if you would like. Please attach this sheet to your final draft.

Follow this format exactly, please: • Greek Name__________________, • I am (list four traits) ___________, ____________, __________, ___________.

• I am [a relative] of (1-3 people) ________________________________________.

• Lover of (1-3 things or people) ________________________________________.

• Who feels/protects (1-3 things) ________________________________________.

• Who needs (1-3 things) __________________________________________.

• Who fears (1-3 things) __________________________________________.

• Who gives (1-3 things) ___________________________________________.

• Resident of _____________________,

• Roman Name__________________.

Example (you may not use this goddess): • • • • • • • •

Aphrodite, Goddess of Love, Desire, Beauty and Fertility.

A daughter of Zeus and Dione; wife of Hephaestus.

Lover of sons Aeneas and Cupid and brother Ares.

Who protects sailors.

Who needs a chariot.

Who fears War, Athena and Hera.

Who gives Helen to Paris, a magic belt to Hera, and Medea to Jason.

• Resident of Mt. Olympus.

• Venus.

Formative Assessment Grading

Mark

Grade

90=107

Grade C

75-89

Grade D

50-78

Grade E

25-29

Grade F