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Unit 1 Lesson 2

This document outlines lesson plans and activities for a unit on Greek mythology. It includes directions for students to reread a story called "Shrouded in Myth" and identify unfamiliar vocabulary words. It then discusses organizing students into groups of three (triads) to discuss questions about the story and have conversations following guidelines of taking turns, respectful speaking, preparation, and staying on task. The document concludes by providing background information on 12 major Greek gods.

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Unit 1 Lesson 2

This document outlines lesson plans and activities for a unit on Greek mythology. It includes directions for students to reread a story called "Shrouded in Myth" and identify unfamiliar vocabulary words. It then discusses organizing students into groups of three (triads) to discuss questions about the story and have conversations following guidelines of taking turns, respectful speaking, preparation, and staying on task. The document concludes by providing background information on 12 major Greek gods.

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Module 1 - Unit 1, Lesson 2

Building Background Knowledge:


Close Reading Part 2 of
Shrouded in Myth

Take out your


copy of the
story
Shrouded in
Myth, and
reread it

Think-Pair-Share

What is the
gist of the
story?

Think

Pair

Share

Think-Pair-Share

What unfamiliar
vocabulary words
did you identify in
paragraph one?
Think

Pair

Share

Think-Pair-Share

What unfamiliar
vocabulary words
did you identify in
paragraph two?
Think

Pair

Share

Think-Pair-Share

What unfamiliar
vocabulary words
did you identify in
paragraph three?
Think

Pair

Share

Think-Pair-Share

What unfamiliar
vocabulary words
did you identify in
paragraph four?
Think

Pair

Share

Think-Pair-Share

What unfamiliar
vocabulary words
did you identify in
paragraph five?
Think

Pair

Share

Think-Pair-Share

What unfamiliar
vocabulary words
did you identify in
paragraph six?
Think

Pair

Share

Throughout the unit, you


will be working in triads.

What is a triad?
A triad is a group
of three.

Think-Pair-Share
What expectations
should you have when
participating in a
group discussion?
Think

Pair

Share

As we have group
discussions, we will
be following the
Triad Talk
Expectations.

What are the Triad


Talk Expectations?
We should take turns speaking
and
listen to each other.
We should speak respectfully.
We should all be prepared.
We should stay on task.

In your triads, you


will discuss and
answer the
following
questions. Be sure
to follow the Triad
Talk Expectations.

Think-Pair-Share

What makes
Acrisios sure he
will never have a
grandson?
Think

Pair

Share

Think-Pair-Share

Why was Zeus so


drawn to Denae?
How did Zeus get
to her?
Think

Pair

Share

Think-Pair-Share

Is this a realistic
story? Why or
why not?
Think

Pair

Share

Think-Pair-Share

How was the


prophecy from
the beginning of
the story fulfilled?
Think

Pair

Share

Think-Pair-Share

Is Perseus a hero?
What evidence
supports your
opinion?
Think

Pair

Share

Building Background Knowledge:


12 Gods of Mythology

The

ZEUS

Zeus is the
king of the
gods. He is
lord of the
sky and the
god of

His weapon
is the
thunderbolt,
which he
hurls at
those who
displease

Zeus is
married to
Hera, but he
is known for
his multiple

HER
A

Hera is Zeus
sister and
wife. She is
the goddess
of marriage
and family.

POSEIDO

Poseidon is
Zeus brother,
and the god of
the seas,
earthquakes,

DE
M
R
E

Demeter is the
goddess of
fertility, nature,
agriculture, and
seasons.

YS
S
U

DI
O

Dionysus is
the god of
wine and
celebration.

APOLLO

Apollo is
the god
of the

ARTEMIS

Artemis is the
goddess of
childbirth, the
moon, and
animals.

HERMES

Hermes is
the
messenger
of the gods.

AT
HE
NA

Athena is
the
goddess of
wisdom.

ARES

Ares is
the god
of war.

APHRODITE

Aphrodite is
the goddess
of love,
beauty, and

HEPHAESTU

Hephaestus
is the god of
craftsmanshi
p.

Who is your
favorite god,
and why?

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