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Explore Greek mythology through videos and activities. Analyze characters like Athena, Arachne, Phaethon, and Icarus using STEAL characterization. Discuss themes of pride and consequences.
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Day 1 “The study of” “something that is impressive or extraordinary; Something where the cause or explanation is in question”
Atlas: Titan god who holds up the world. Nike: Greek goddess of victory Venus: goddess of love Titans: The first powerful Greek gods. Trident: The weapon of the Greek god Poseidon, the god of the sea
Take three minutes to make a list of natural disasters with your group on the notecard provided.
Design you urn using Greek Patterns. It needs to be presentable and colorful.
On a piece of paper, write three words that describe the person in this video. Support your words with evidence from the video. http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=showing+off+car+fails&adlt=strict&view=detail&mid=873EA3350C6A71A85388873EA3350C6A71A85388&FORM=VRDGAR
Quick Write: While it is good to be proud of your accomplishments, are there consequences to having too much pride? Explain your answer. Use the same paper that you used for the video.
What does this make you think of? Let’s Read What do you know about the Greek Goddess Athena?
Animated Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qW3Bbav7w4A
Characterization Direct: The author tells the reader about the character directly. Indirect: The reader has to use inferences to learn about the character. STEAL
Characterization How would you characterize Arachne? Complete chart for Arachne.
Characterization Direct: The author tells the reader about the character directly. Indirect: The reader has to use inferences to learn about the character. STEAL
Quick Write: (2 minutes) Write about what you would wish for if you could have anything in the world. Explain the positive and the negative consequences of getting your wish.
7 Stop and Draw Reading Activity Get out a piece of paper. Divide paper into 6 sections. As we read, we will periodically stop and draw an illustration about the reading. 1 2 4 3 5 6
Let’s Read • While we read… • stop and draw when announced. • highlight words/phrases that give evidence to Phaethon’s character (STEAL). • answer any side questions in complete sentences.
Group Work Complete the Poor Choices chart on page 70.
Independent Work Complete the STEALchart for Phaethon
Opening Quick Write: Write about a time that you didn’t take advice that someone gave you. Explain the consequences of not taking their advice.
Daedalus and Icarus Let’s Predict
Daedalus and Icarus Let’s Read
Daedalus and Icarus Animation Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5iTBbFPoAM
Daedalus and Icarus Independent Work: Complete the questions for the story.
Group Work • Each group will use the myth, Daedalus and Icarus, to create an anchor chart for a particular narrative element. • Characterization (STEAL) for the Character Icarus • Conflict and Point of View • Setting and Theme • Exposition • Rising Action • Climax • Falling Action • Resolution • Anchor Charts Must Have: • Title at the Top of the Chart • Text Evidence to Support your Answers • You have 15 minutes to complete the chart. • You will be presenting them to the class.
CLOSING Use the same paper as your Quick Write. Short Answer Response: How is Icarus’ attitude and response to advice similar to those of Phaethon? Decide who was the most at fault for his fate. Explain.