Objective: By the end of class, you will be introduced to greek mythology and the epic poem, The Odyssey. You will learn who the major greek gods are and how they play a role in greek history.
DO NOW
Copy this down into notebooks:
"Greek myths are based in religious beliefs and often used to explain natural phenomenons (occurrences) and/or other mysteries.
Direct Instruction
Natural occurrences or phenomenons include things that occur naturally but were hard to explain a long time ago. These include, rain, fire, storms, tornadoes, hurricanes, etc. Myths help explain these things. For example, if there wa a storm, the ancient greeks would say, "The gods must be angry!"
Many cultures have their own myths, gods and goddesses that were created to help explain things. In America, there are folktales that explain how mountains and rivers were formed, etc.
Quick Free Write (just 3-5 sentences) - Is there a myth or tale from your culture that you can share? If not, share anything that you know about myths.
Guided Practice
On the graphic organizer provided, you will see four columns:
God/goddess Of What Symbol Adjective to describe
Some of it has been completed for you. As you view the video that I will show you now, try to complete the blanks. I will stop the video periodically, and we will watch it 2x. click here
Direct Instruction
Natural occurrences or phenomenons include things that occur naturally but were hard to explain a long time ago. These include, rain, fire, storms, tornadoes, hurricanes, etc. Myths help explain these things. For example, if there wa a storm, the ancient greeks would say, "The gods must be angry!"
Many cultures have their own myths, gods and goddesses that were created to help explain things. In America, there are folktales that explain how mountains and rivers were formed, etc.
Quick Free Write (just 3-5 sentences) - Is there a myth or tale from your culture that you can share? If not, share anything that you know about myths.
Guided Practice
On the graphic organizer provided, you will see four columns:
God/goddess Of What Symbol Adjective to describe
Some of it has been completed for you. As you view the video that I will show you now, try to complete the blanks. I will stop the video periodically, and we will watch it 2x. click here
2. Check graphic organizers.
2. Shared Reading (model)- introduction to Greek Mythology pages 640-642. Using the textbook, in groups of 2-4 (cooperative learning groups), answer the following questions in notebooks :
a. What is an epic poem? (page 640)
b. How were epics originally told? (page 641)
c. What three goddesses wer arguing over who was most beautiful? (page 641)
c. What three goddesses wer arguing over who was most beautiful? (page 641)
d. Who did Paris pick and why? (page 642)
e. Why did Helen go to Troy with Paris? (page 642)
f. What goddess looks out for Odysseus? (page 642)
Check for Understanding
Round robin around room - groups share answers with the class and corrections are made as necessary.
Round robin around room - groups share answers with the class and corrections are made as necessary.
Closure
Review gods and goddesses, importance of mythology in greek history.
Exit Pass
Do you relate to any one greek that we learned about more than another? Why? Does it connect to a story from your own culture?
HW - Read page 643 and see if you can find the answers to the next three questions on the handout provided. Also, write down any words with which you are unfamiliar. We will add to our vocabulary list and word wall tomorrow.
