Name:
Colleen Solomon
Colleen Solomon
Lesson Title:
Three Greek Heroes
Three Greek Heroes
Content Area:
Humanities English
Humanities English
Grade Level:
Ninth Grade
Ninth Grade
Introduction:
Teaching Greek mythology to ninth grade Humanities students can often seem like a tedious task; however, with the integration of internet and technology, Greek mythology can come to life. In this multi-day lesson, the students will complete three activities. These activities will cover the Greek heroes Heracles, Perseus, and Theseus. Students will read the myths and demonstrate understanding of each respective myth.
Teaching Greek mythology to ninth grade Humanities students can often seem like a tedious task; however, with the integration of internet and technology, Greek mythology can come to life. In this multi-day lesson, the students will complete three activities. These activities will cover the Greek heroes Heracles, Perseus, and Theseus. Students will read the myths and demonstrate understanding of each respective myth.
Standards:Common Core Standards
RL.9-10.1
Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
RL.9-10.2
Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze in detail its development over the course of the text, including how it emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details; provide an objective summary of the text.
RL.9-10.3
Analyze how complex characters (e.g., those with multiple or conflicting motivations) develop over the course of a text, interact with other characters, and advance the plot or develop the theme.
SL.9-10.4
Present information, findings, and supporting evidence clearly, concisely, and logically such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the organization, development, substance, and style are appropriate to purpose, audience, and task.
ISTE Standards:
Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology.
Create original works as a means of personal or group expression
RL.9-10.1
Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
RL.9-10.2
Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze in detail its development over the course of the text, including how it emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details; provide an objective summary of the text.
RL.9-10.3
Analyze how complex characters (e.g., those with multiple or conflicting motivations) develop over the course of a text, interact with other characters, and advance the plot or develop the theme.
SL.9-10.4
Present information, findings, and supporting evidence clearly, concisely, and logically such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the organization, development, substance, and style are appropriate to purpose, audience, and task.
ISTE Standards:
Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology.
Create original works as a means of personal or group expression
Targets: I can
- analyze complex characters within a myth.
- cite strong textual evidence to support analysis.
- determine the theme of a myth.
- clearly explain the myth through a podcast.
- create a retelling of each myth using technology tools.
- create original works in order to retell each myth.
Materials/Resources:
- Copy of Heracles
- Copy of Perseus
- Copy of Theseus
- Chromebook (students will bring their 1-1 devices every day)
- Audacity
- WeVideo
- Pageflip-flap
Assessment:
- Students will turn in a podcast, a video, and a flip book.
- Students will be assessed on their final products.
Resources:
"Encyclopedia of Greek Mythology: Theseus." Encyclopedia of Greek Mythology: Theseus. N.p., n.d. Web. 25 Feb. 2016.
"Heracles and Greek Myth." Euripides: Herakles (n.d.): n. pag. Web.
"Perseus." Perseus. N.p., n.d. Web. 25 Feb. 2016.
"Encyclopedia of Greek Mythology: Theseus." Encyclopedia of Greek Mythology: Theseus. N.p., n.d. Web. 25 Feb. 2016.
"Heracles and Greek Myth." Euripides: Herakles (n.d.): n. pag. Web.
"Perseus." Perseus. N.p., n.d. Web. 25 Feb. 2016.