Original+Myths+Assignment+-+Mythology+Meets+United+States+History

=__**Original Myths - Mythology Meets United States History**__ =

Students on the Jaguar Core are currently working on an interdisciplinary assignment applying their knowledge of both Mythology and United States history to a creative writing composition. The purpose of the assignment is to craft an original myth - and incorporate at least one character from United States history into the narrative.

Students in our classes will all be heading to the library during the week of October 24 - 28 in order to conduct research on their historical figures. The classes will use slightly different formats for their research. You can find them posted below next your English teacher's name and class section:

Solheim A-1: [|Notetaking Container for Mythology & US History Research - Value Words.docx] Solheim A-2: [|Notetaking Container for Mythology & US History Research - Value Words.docx] Solheim B-1: [|Notetaking Container for Mythology & US History Research.docx] Solheim B-2: [|Notetaking Container for Mythology & US History Research - Value Words.docx]

Trojnar A-1: [|Notetaking Container for Mythology & US History Research.docx] Trojnar A-2: [|Notetaking Container for Mythology & US History Research.docx] Trojnar B-1: [|Notetaking Container for Mythology & US History Research.docx] Trojnar B-2: [|Notetaking Container for Mythology & US History Research.docx]

Any additional research you need to complete in preparation for your writing can be conducted from home - but remember, conducting quality research and citing your sources is essential to your success on this assignment!

The powerpoint below gives a little background on the value of historical fiction, and discusses the potential for mythological references and allusions as vehicles to improve our understanding of history and historical figures. It also suggests a few of the __//unlimited possibilities//__ available in fashioning an original myth. While there are only a few examples suggested for each mythological character, students may find inspiration from any of the slides in the powerpoint. We encourage everyone to be creative and take risks!

**Mythology and United States History Powerpoint:**

[|Original Myths and American History.pptx]

Finally, here is a table showing all of the mythological figures students have been assigned for consideration and some figures from United States History whom, we believe, offer some intriguing possibilities for composing an interesting narrative. Most of the suggestions on this "short list" are detailed in the powerpoint above.


 * <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Lucida Console',Monaco,monospace;">Mythological Characters & Figures from United States History: **

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'lucida console',monaco,monospace; line-height: 0px; overflow: hidden;">[|Mythology Meets US History - Possibilities.docx]