Gilgamesh 69408 _ Quarter Project .pptx

Gilgamesh

1. Quarter Project Grade 7: Fourth Quarter

2. The Legend of Gilgamesh Gilgamesh was a great powerful ruler who lived in ancient Mesopotamia. His life journey changed drastically from being a proud, and hated king to a hero. During his adventures he met multiple creatures. Enkidu was the one who managed to influence and change Gilgamesh. The Epic of Gilgamesh is famous for various themes like loyalty, friendship and character development. Gilgamesh wrote his own story to become immortal.

3. The Legend of Gilgamesh Your project is to do a research on the legend of Gilgamesh. Create a PPT or a Word doc. to discuss your project.

4. When creating a research on the legend of Gilgamesh, there are several key points that you should consider discussing. Here are some important aspects to include in your research . Each point must be discussed briefly. Historical and Cultural Context: Provide background information on the historical and cultural context of ancient Mesopotamia, where the Gilgamesh epic originated. Discuss the significance of Gilgamesh within the broader context of Mesopotamian mythology and literature. Explore the social, political, and religious aspects of the time period in which the epic was composed. Themes and Motifs: Identify and discuss the major themes and motifs present in the Gilgamesh epic, such as the quest for immortality, the nature of humanity, friendship, and the balance between power and responsibility.

5. When creating a research paper on the legend of Gilgamesh, there are several key points that you should consider discussing. Here are some important aspects to include in your research: Each point must be discussed in a briefly. Historical and Archaeological Significance: Discuss the historical and archaeological evidence that supports the existence of Gilgamesh as a historical figure or a legendary king. Make sure that you mention the legend.

6. Requirements Create a PPT or a Word doc. to discuss your project. Each point must be discussed briefly. Plagiarism will result in deducting 5 extra marks. Due date 5/20/2024 ( you can submit before this date)

7. Requirements. PowerPoint Presentation Not less than 5 slides. Must include a cover slide with your name, class and title (6 th slide) Each slide must contain 1 picture. Word document Not less than 3 pages. Must contain a cover page with your name, class and title. Must have at least 4 pictures.

8. Helpful Resources. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gilgamesh_in_the_arts_and_popular_culture https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epic_of_Gilgamesh https://www.britannica.com/topic/Epic-of-Gilgamesh https://www.worldhistory.org/gilgamesh/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5BHNqu54X8 These resources are to help you, feel free to use different resources as well. You are encouraged to use AI as well.

9. How to avoid plagiarism? You can paraphrase and summarize. You encouraged to use AI or websites such as https://quillbot.com/ to help you. If you feel the need to copy and past a certain quotation, make sure to mention where you got it from by citing the website at the end of your project. You can use the citation tool on https://quillbot.com/ , where all you must do is copy and paste the link and then copy the outcome in your research. Plagiarism will not be tolerated and will result in deduction of 5 marks.

10. Copy your link here, then click cite.

11. Copy this as citation What you need to use.

12. Criteria for Assessment: Content Knowledge (8 marks): Demonstrates a clear understanding of the topic. Includes accurate and relevant information. Provides supporting evidence and examples. Shows an in-depth exploration of the subject matter. Organization and Structure (4 marks): Presents ideas in a logical and coherent manner. Includes a clear introduction, body, and conclusion. Uses appropriate headings and subheadings. Maintains a smooth flow of information.

13. Criteria for Assessment: Research and Sources (3 marks): Utilizes a variety of credible and reliable sources. Demonstrates effective research skills. Properly cites and references sources. Presentation and Visuals (3 marks): Utilizes appropriate visuals (charts, graphs, images, etc.) to enhance understanding. Designs visually appealing slides or materials, if applicable. Uses clear and readable fonts, colors, and formatting. Demonstrates creativity and originality in presentation.

14. Criteria for Assessment: Communication (2 marks): Employs proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Utilizes clear and concise language. Presents ideas in a coherent and engaging manner. Demonstrates effective oral or written communication skills. Grading Scale: 18-20 marks: Outstanding performance. Exceptional understanding, presentation, and execution. 15-17 marks: Very good performance. Strong comprehension and effective presentation. 12-14 marks: Satisfactory performance. Adequate understanding and acceptable presentation. 9-11 marks: Below average performance. Limited understanding, organization, or presentation. 0-8 marks: Unsatisfactory performance. Significant deficiencies in understanding, organization, or presentation.