Prompt: Write a five paragraph informative essay on a Greek mythical character. Your essay will use research and cited evidence to summarize the plot of the myth and explain the mythical character's cultural significances.

Pre-Writing Tips:

Choose a Greek mythical creature that interests you
- CLICK HERE for a list of popular Gods, Goddesses, and Creatures
- greekmythology.com is a good place to find more options
- Wikipedia is not a credible source. DO NOT USE IT!
- Use our CalPac Databases to find more resources
  - Password: calpac
Take notes on your chosen creature
- What do they look like?
- What is the myth surrounding your creature?
- Why is your creature significant to Greek mythology?
- Put the creature's myth into your own words. How would you explain it to a friend?

Mythical Creature Outline

Essay Outline

Using this outline will help you to draft your ideas into a working essay.

Mythical Creature - Gale Databases Citation

GALE Databases Organizer

Make a copy of this template. Organize the resources and information you find using the CalPac Gale Databases.

*THIS MUST BE COMPLETED AS PART OF THE ESSAY

CalPac GALE Databases

CalPac has an academic library just for you--

The Gale Virtual Reference Library.

Click the link to go to CalPac's Database landing page!

Password: calpac

Student Sample #1.pdf

Student Sample #1

Student Sample #2.pdf

Student Sample #2

Works Cited

A Works Cited Page is a page included as the last page of your writing assignment that lists the works you literally cited in your writing. There is a specific format to use for this page according to MLA 9th Edition. To learn more about creating a Works Cited page, visit CalPac's Avoiding Plagiarism Website!

What to submit to Edgenuity

Complete your GALE Databases Organizer by making a copy of the Google Doc template above. Once your document is complete, paste the link into the submission box in Edgenuity. Double check that I have editing permission!

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