Homer

You have been hired by the local newspaper to write a feature article on Homer to honor his works and accomplishments. Use the websites below to complete your research. Your wonderful and lovely editors, Mrs. Blalock and Ms. Darrough expect you to take advantage of the numerous resources available and therefore you should utilize at least three sources. As a good reporter - cite your sources in MLA format. Use the rubric below to ensure that you have included all necessary information. Keep in mind this story is to recognize the accomplishments of Homer, not just give details of his life - you may have to research about the accomplishments themselves to do a good job. Your article is due Tuesday, November 17 - this is a firm deadline so no late work.

http://www.cummingsstudyguides.net/HomerBio.html http://www.notablebiographies.com/He-Ho/Homer.html http://www.usefultrivia.com/biographies/homer_001.html http://www.ancientgreece.com/s/People/Homer/ http://library.thinkquest.org/17709/people/homer.htm http://www.loggia.com/myth/homer.html http://www.livius.org/ho-hz/homer/homer.html http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/greeks/literature/homer.htm

The Odyssey http://classics.mit.edu/Homer/odyssey.html http://www.mythweb.com/odyssey/ http://library.thinkquest.org/19300/data/odyssey.htm

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 * **Criteria** || **Pts Possible** || **Pts Earned** || **Comments** ||
 * Birth Date/Birthplace
 * Death Date/ Place of Death

|| 5 ||   ||   || (Must include 3 events that influenced the individual.)
 * Early Influences

|| 15 ||   ||   ||
 * Education (Must include its role or significance in later life.)

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 * Major Accomplishments (Must provide dates if applicable.)

|| 15 ||   ||   || note in their field of expertise.)
 * Significance (Must explain why this individual is worthy of

|| 15 ||   ||   ||
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,geneva,helvetica;">Contemporaries (Must include at least three individuals along with their occupations/roles.)

|| <span style="font-family: Verdana,geneva,helvetica;">15 ||   ||   || (Each error results in one point off.)
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,geneva,helvetica;">Grammar and Spelling

|| <span style="font-family: Verdana,geneva,helvetica;">10 ||   ||   ||
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,geneva,helvetica;">Neatness

|| <span style="font-family: Verdana,geneva,helvetica;">5 ||   ||   || <span style="font-family: Verdana,geneva,helvetica;">**Points Earned: __/100 Points**