Richard Rawlinson
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Mask of Dionysus
Bird Dancers

Greek Theater.
 Introduction
Students will be introduced to Greek mythology through the reading of several classic Greek myths.
Subject: Social Studies/ELA
Topic: Greek Mythology
Grade Level: 6
Greek Mythology: http://ctap295.ctaponline.org/~rrawlins/student/
Standards Addressed
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Sixth Grade
Social Studies/Language Arts

(2) 3. Deliver oral responses to literature that exhibit careful reading, understanding and insight.
 

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Instructional Objectives

1.  Students will read various Greek myths, exploring themes, characters, and what can be learned about Greek ideals from these myths.
2.  Students will be able to relate how Greek myths have influenced modern forms of entertainment, particularly in books and movies.

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Student Activities

Students will begin by reading the Greek creation myths, introducing Zeus, and his family of Gods.  After each story students will write notes describing the characters/characteristics of the Greek Gods, as well as the themes present within these creation myths.  Students will then continue with the reading of stories involving Greek heroes, with some introduction to the Greek tragedies and comedies.

Enabling Activity

Students will begin by watching a video of Jason and the Argonauts, in order to create immediate interest for most students.  Discussion will follow regarding what can be learned about Greek ideals and beliefs from having watched this movie, and how this might also be done after reading the various myths.  Following the discussion, students will take pre-test about Greek myths, values, and relation to modern entertainment forms.
 

Culminating Activity

Students will take test online, to include both written and multiple choice answers.
 

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Assessment

Assessment will be made based on grading of the culminating test.

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Results
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Web Resources & Supplementary Materials

Introductory Activity
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Enabling Activity
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Culminating Activity
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Web Links:

Greek Mythology

Lesson Ideas

Greek Mythology Stories

 
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Final Presentation:

Andros Karperos Middle School
Yuba City, Ca.  95993
Richard Rawlinson - rrawl@ycusd.k12.ca.us
Last Revised: 5-17-01 (insert and update last revision date every time you work on this page)