Module 1: Close Reading and Writing to Learn
Myths: Not Just Long Ago
Big Ideas:
- All stories have universal elements and themes.
Central Texts:
Rick Riordan, The Lightning Thief (New York: Hyperion Paperbacks for Children, 2005), ISBN: 0-7868-3865-3.
Ingri and Edgar Parin D’Aulaire, D’Aulaire’s Book of Greek Myths (New York: Delacorte Press, 1962),
ISBN: 0-440-4069-3. (One copy for Teacher Reference)
Berens, E. M. Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome. New York: Maynard, Merrill and Co., 1894. Web. 7 June 2013. http://www.gutenberg.org/files/22381/22381-h/22381-h.htm.
Berens, E. M. “Cronus (Saturn).” Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome. New York: Maynard, Merrill and Co., 1894.14-15. Web. 7 June 2013. http://www.gutenberg.org/files/22381/22381-h/22381-h.htm.
Lang, Jean. ”Prometheus and Pandora.” A Book of Myths. New York: Thomas Nelson and Sons, 1914. 1-4. Web. 7 June 2013. < http://www.gutenberg.org/files/22693/22693-h/22693-h.htm>
Berens, E. M. “Moiræ or Fates (Parcæ).” Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome. New York: Maynard, Merrill and Co., 1894.139-141. Web. 7 June 2013. http://www.gutenberg.org/files/22381/22381-h/22381-h.htm.
Guenther, Leanne. “The Story of Medusa and Athena.” Web. 7 June 2013. < http://betterlesson.com/document/1707631/15-cw-the-story-of-medusa-and-athena-docx>
Hawthorne, Nathaniel. “Theseus Goes to Slay the Minotaur” and “Theseus and Ariadne.” In Storr, Francis, ed. Half a Hundred Hero Tales of Ulysses and the Men of Old. New York: Henry Holt, 1911. 138-153. Web. 7 June 2013. http://www.gutenberg.org/files/41765/41765-h/41765-h.htm
“Key Elements of Mythology” Written by EL Education for instructional purposes.
Rick Riordan, The Lightning Thief (New York: Hyperion Paperbacks for Children, 2005), ISBN: 0-7868-3865-3.
Ingri and Edgar Parin D’Aulaire, D’Aulaire’s Book of Greek Myths (New York: Delacorte Press, 1962),
ISBN: 0-440-4069-3. (One copy for Teacher Reference)
Berens, E. M. Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome. New York: Maynard, Merrill and Co., 1894. Web. 7 June 2013. http://www.gutenberg.org/files/22381/22381-h/22381-h.htm.
Berens, E. M. “Cronus (Saturn).” Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome. New York: Maynard, Merrill and Co., 1894.14-15. Web. 7 June 2013. http://www.gutenberg.org/files/22381/22381-h/22381-h.htm.
Lang, Jean. ”Prometheus and Pandora.” A Book of Myths. New York: Thomas Nelson and Sons, 1914. 1-4. Web. 7 June 2013. < http://www.gutenberg.org/files/22693/22693-h/22693-h.htm>
Berens, E. M. “Moiræ or Fates (Parcæ).” Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome. New York: Maynard, Merrill and Co., 1894.139-141. Web. 7 June 2013. http://www.gutenberg.org/files/22381/22381-h/22381-h.htm.
Guenther, Leanne. “The Story of Medusa and Athena.” Web. 7 June 2013. < http://betterlesson.com/document/1707631/15-cw-the-story-of-medusa-and-athena-docx>
Hawthorne, Nathaniel. “Theseus Goes to Slay the Minotaur” and “Theseus and Ariadne.” In Storr, Francis, ed. Half a Hundred Hero Tales of Ulysses and the Men of Old. New York: Henry Holt, 1911. 138-153. Web. 7 June 2013. http://www.gutenberg.org/files/41765/41765-h/41765-h.htm
“Key Elements of Mythology” Written by EL Education for instructional purposes.
Students should understand that: In this second unit of module 1, students will delve deeply into mythology: its purpose, elements, and themes that align with themes in The Lightning Thief. While they continue to read The Lightning Thief independently, students will closely read multiple myths. In the first half of the unit, they will use the informational text “Key Elements of Mythology” to better understand the elements and themes of the myths they read. In their mid-unit assessment, students will read the myth of Prometheus and write an analytical mini-essay identifying the elements of mythology present in the myth, describing a theme of the myth, and explaining how key details contribute to the theme. In the second half of the unit, students will read, think, talk, and write the myths alluded to in The Lightning Thief. They will determine the themes of myths and how the themes align with themes in the novel.. As students build toward writing a literary analysis, the teacher will model writing skills using the myth of Cronus. Students practice these skills using myths they are reading in small, expert groups. For their end of unit assessment, students will write a literary analysis summarizing the myth of “Cronus,” identifying a common theme between the myth of “Cronus” and The Lightning Thief, and explaining why the author chose to include this myth in the novel.
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Essential Questions:
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Essential Vocabulary
- inference
- main idea
- deceit
- immortality
- divinities
- solemnity
- prediction
- close reading
- paraphrase
- topic
- theme
- thematic statement
- universal
- convey
- prophecy
- deception
- inevitable
- dethroned
- pivotal moment
- compare/contrast
- elements