During his quest in The Lightning Thief, Percy Jackson goes to several different places across the United States that are reflections of mythological locations. By creating a travel poster, students will explore one of these locations. The posters the students create should be easily supported with evidence from the text, drawing from the descriptions Riordan includes and their knowledge of Greek mythology. These posters may be created from the perspective of the creatures that dominate the place or from Percy's experiences there.
Students can choose a location or you can assign them locations. To extend the assignment, students can do research into the actual geographical location to add depth to the reasons people may (or may not) want to visit it.
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Student Instructions
Create a travel poster for one of the locations Percy and his friends visit on his quest.
Set up a gallery walk by displaying all student posters around the classroom. Encourage students to walk around, view each other's work, and leave positive feedback or questions on sticky notes. This builds classroom community and lets students learn from different perspectives.
Ask each student to summarize the highlights of their travel poster in 1–2 minutes. Practice public speaking skills by having students share what mythical elements they included and how they supported their choices with evidence from the text.
Guide students to give and receive feedback by providing sentence starters or a checklist. Focus on aspects like creativity, use of text evidence, and clarity. This helps everyone improve their critical thinking and presentation skills.
Invite students to write a postcard from their chosen location, as if they are Percy or a mythical creature. Encourage them to describe what they see, hear, and feel to reinforce comprehension and creative writing.
The Lightning Thief travel poster activity invites students to create a poster about a location visited by Percy Jackson in the novel. They use evidence from the text and their knowledge of Greek mythology to illustrate and describe the place, helping deepen comprehension and creativity.
Students can choose a location from Percy’s journey in The Lightning Thief or have one assigned by the teacher. Each location should be supported with details from the book, and students may also research the real-world place for additional context.
A strong Lightning Thief travel poster should feature scenes, images, characters, and items related to the chosen location. Students should include text explaining the location, its mythological significance, and why someone might want to visit it, using evidence from the novel.
You can find travel poster templates and inspiration in the assignment’s template gallery. These resources provide starting points for design and layout, making it easier for students to create engaging and informative posters.
To extend the activity, encourage students to research the actual geographical locations that inspired the book’s settings. They can compare the mythological aspects with real-world facts, adding depth and critical thinking to their travel posters.