Activity Overview
Many of the characters in The Lightning Thief are immortal and have been alive (or reincarnated) for thousands of years. Read about some of the characters in traditional mythology, then create a T-Chart that compares the traditional representation of the characters. In the description box below each picture, students will identify important symbols or attributes of the character and note the similarities and differences.
In the example, only two characters are represented. There are many characters to choose from:
- Ares
- Dionysus
- Zeus
- Poseidon
- Hades
- Furies
- Charon
- Echidna
- Chimera
- Medusa
- Procrustes
- Chiron
Template and Class Instructions
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Student Instructions
Create a chart comparing the traditional representation of each mythological character with how they're portrayed in The Lightning Thief.
- Use the template provided by your teacher.
- In the left column, describe the characters as they appear in mythology.
- In the right column, describe the characters as they appear in The Lightning Thief.
- Illustrate each character.
Lesson Plan Reference
Rubric
(You can also create your own on Quick Rubric.)
| Proficient 33 Points | Emerging 25 Points | Beginning 17 Points | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compare and Contrast | Text includes a clear explanation of similarities and differences between the characters as they are depicted in mythology and in the novel. These comparisons go beyond superficial elements and show strong understanding. | Text includes an explanation of similarities and differences between the characters in mythology and in the novel, but the explanation may lack clarity or show only superficial understanding. | Text may include no explanation of similarities and differences between the characters in mythology and in the novel, or they may make only superficial or inaccurate comparisons. |
| Illustrations | Student clearly shows effort, time and care to include appropriate StoryboardThat characters for each character and uses items, animals or scenes in their design to describe the characters' attributes. | Depictions of characters and their attributes are mostly accurate but may have some discrepancies. The depictions show minimal effort, time, and care. | Many depictions of characters and their attributes are inaccurate or they are missing. There was very little time or effort put into the depictions. |
| Spelling and Grammar | Student uses exemplary spelling and grammar. There are no errors. | Student makes a minor error in spelling and grammar. | Student makes several minor errors in spelling and grammar. |
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