Students explored the founding stories of Ancient Greek Mythology in small groups after 2 weeks of introductory investigation of Ancient Greek culture, language, etc. Using benchmarks relating to reading comprehension, literary analysis and connections to modern evil, students demonstrated their understanding of the stories. Students were asked to select a creative product from a menu of four choices that they were to complete in the small groups and present to an audience.

 

Subject Area(s): Language Arts

 

Teaching Days to Complete: 2 weeks

 

Keywords  What's this?

Greek Mythology, presentation, literary analysis, evil, myths, performance

 

Outcomes  What's this?

Students demonstrate an understanding of the foundational role that Greek Mythology plays in literature and modern society.
Students work collaboratively to explore, interpret, and connect myths to modern issues.
Students draw upon technical and artistic skills to complete creative products that display their understanding of myths.
Students build upon their public speaking and presentation skills in a mini-exhibition of their work.

 

21st Century Leadership Skills  What's this?

Manage Projects Effectively, Express Creatively, Collaborate Productively

 

Graduation Portfolio Tasks  What's this?

Literary Analysis, Creative Expression

 

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