Subject: Literature/Social Studies
Topic: Myths, Gods, and Goddesses
Grade Level: 6
Student Lesson name and URL:ctap295.ctaponline.org/~dnyman/student/

2.0 Reading Comprehension
               (Focus on Informational Materials)
2.4 Clarify an understanding of texts by creating outlines, notes, summaries, or reports.

History
6.4.4 Students analyze the geographic, political, economic, religious, and social structures of the early civilization of Greece, in terms of the significance of Greek mythology everyday life of people in the region and how Greek life continues to permeate our literature and language today.

After reading a Greek myth, students will identify the god or goddess and write a   short summary about the myth.

1. Students will select a god or goddess to research using electronic media, books, encyclopedias, etc.
2. Students will produce a product which will include the name of the god in Greek and Roman, symbols, domain, family, special powers, problems and solutions, and a short summary of the myth read.
3. Students will be able to write, edit and revise their information using correct grammar, spelling and punctuation.

Student Activities

1. Locate a Greek myth to read.
2.  Record the title, author, and cite your source of information.
3. Keep a list of unfamiliar words or terms.
4. Answer the questions on the Student Activity Page.

1. Select one of the Greek myths from our book Elements of Literature (Holt, Rhinehart, and Winston, c1997) You may read this myth with a partner.( "Medusa's Head" pg. 573, "Perseus and the Gorgon's Head" pg.582, "Baucis and Philemon" pg.590)
2. Listen to a tape of "The Iliad" or "The Odyssey" (Troll Book Club)
3. Visit http://www.emory.edu/CARLOS/ODYSSEY/GREECE/myth.html

1. Enabling Activity(ies)
2. The teacher will establish a definition of a myth with the students.
3. (Elements of Literature provides introductory pages to myths and mythology for you to use with your class. pgs. 572, 598, 672)
4. The teacher will read aloud a myth to the class.
5. Discuss theme, gods, goddesses, domain, special powers and other elements of the myth.
6. Suggest some books available in the school or classroom library.
7. Suggest/Bookmark  websites that students can visit for information.                                        http://www.emory.edu/CARLOS/ODYSSEY/GREECE/myth.html
8. http://web.uvic.ca/grs/bowman/myth/gods.html
9. http://www.math.utk.edu/~vasili/GR_link/Greek_myth/greek_myth.html#GreekMythIntro
10. Provide a list of Greek/Roman gods and goddesses.
11. http://members.aol.com/MrDonnUnits/Greece.html#

 Culminating Activity
You will design a product to present  to our class and explain what you have learned about a Greek god or goddess. Your product needs to include the following:

1. Greek and Roman name of the god or goddess
2. the family tree (related to)
3. the symbol(s) associated with the god or goddess
4. domain
5. special qualities or powers
6. the name of the myth which told about the god or goddess and a short paragraph giving the theme of the myth you read
7. Include the problem or conflict and tell how the god or goddess used his or her powers to assist in solving the problem.
8. Cite at least 3 sources of information you used.
9. Make your project interesting, informative, neat, and colorful.

Assessment
 

1. Your project will be graded using the following guidelines. All information should be clearly displayed.
2. Greek and Roman name of god or goddess 
3. family tree
4. the symbol(s) associated with the god or goddess
5. domain
6. special qualities or powers
7. name of myth with short paragraph giving the myth you read
8. problem or conflict and how the god or goddess used his or her powers to assist in solving the problem
9. accuracy of information
10. correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation neatness and color

Results
Students were pre and post tested. There was a significant gain of information by students as test results show. Results are shown in the Student Performance Data.
 
 
  

Web Resources & Supplementary Materials

Introductory Activities

Enabling Activity

Resources
http://www.emory.edu/CARLOS/ODYSSEY/GREECE/myth.html
http://web.uvic.ca/grs/bowman/myth/gods.html
http://www.math.utk.edu/~vasili/GR_link/Greek_myth/greek_myth.html#GreekMythIntro
http://www.emory.edu/CARLOS/ODYSSEY/GREECE/persgame.html
http://members.aol.com/MrDonnUnits/Greece.html#

Culminating Activity

You will design a product to present  to our class and explain what you have learned about a Greek god or goddess. Your product needs to include the following:

1. Greek and Roman name of the god or goddess
2. the family tree (related to)
3. the symbol(s) associated with the god or goddess
4. domain
5. special qualities or powers
6. the name of the myth which told about the god or goddess and a short paragraph giving the theme of the myth you read
7. Include the problem or conflict and tell how the god or goddess used his or her powers to assist in solving the problem
8. Cite at least 3 sources of information you used.

Make your project interesting, informative, neat, and colorful.

Final Presentation
 

Mrs. Doris Nyman    dnyman5@home.com
Dr. Martin L.. King, Jr. Middle School
1290 Ivey Ranch Road
Oceanside, CA 92057