Lesson: 1
Grade Level: 6
Subject: Language Arts
Learner
Outcomes:
Students will be introduced to Greek mythology,
its characteristics, and
some stories that exemplify these characteristics.
Students will create a
list
of modern mythological references.
Duration of Lesson: 3-4 (45 minute) class periods
Materials: Selection of mythology books, tapes, and videos
Technology
Tools/Courseware:
Computer
with Internet connection
Microsoft
Power point (97 or later version)
Data
projector
Teacher Notes:
If
a data projector is not available, students can read the
Power Point lesson
individually,
and classroom discussion can follow.
Procedures:
1.
Introduce Greek mythology with a Power Point
lesson.
2.
Read myths linked to Power Point lesson aloud and discuss how
each myth exemplifies the stated characteristic.
3.
Discuss the relevancy of mythology in product names and logos,
vocabulary, and literary references.
4.
Students will create a list of modern mythological references from
the Internet, books, newspapers, magazines, and everyday life.
Modifications:
Teachers
should determine the need for student assistance
based on modifications on
the IEP and the request of the special educator.
Special Education students
may be provided with easy versions of the Greek
myths. Favorite
Greek Myths (Dover Children's Thrift Classic) by Blaisdell
and Green is available
from
Amazon.com. Students may work
in pairs to
complete the Family Tree
and the list of mythological references.
Enrichment
Activities:
1.
Students may locate, read, and summarize other myths that exemplify
the characteristics.
2.
Students may create a word search containing the names of the
Greek gods and goddesses.
Evaluation /
Assessment:
Scoring
Rubric: Class participation and list of modern mythological
references
National
Standards:
Language
Arts:
1. Gathers and uses information for research purposes
2. Demonstrates competence in the general skills and strategies of
the reading process
3. Demonstrates competence in the general skills and strategies
for
reading a variety of literary texts
West
Virginia IGOs:
RLA 6.11,6.1.5,6.3.3
TEC
6.6.1
References:
Marvelous
Mythology by Mary Elizabeth Bradford & Nancy Mastrolianni
Mythman
Mythweb
Created By: Holz
Elementary School
Myrna
B. Geiger
Rachel B. Sweet
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Cathy
D. Walker
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