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Greek Mythology Unit - Greek Myths - Middle School

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6th - 8th
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This was a fantastic resource that was great at helping students talk through the stories and make connections to the real world.
I used these to allow my students choice in reading myths they were interested in. We are moving into writing our own myths, and I used these as mentor pieces.
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  1. Greek Mythology is a favorite subject among middle school students and yours will love the materials in this Greek Mythology Unit! These no-prep, print-and-go activities will save YOU time AND engage your students while helping them practice important literacy skills at the same time! Students will
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Greek Mythology is a topic of study that middle school students LOVE! Capitalize on that interest with these engaging, high-interest Greek Myths! This no-prep, print-and-go resource will save YOU time and bring excitement into your classroom as your students learn important literacy skills. Students will practice comprehension, theme analysis and their creative writing skills! Jump into the world of Echo and Narcissus, Prometheus, Oedipus, Pandora and more well-known Greek figures with this fun resource!

What’s Included?

  • Unit Outline
  • 8 Detailed Lessons
  • Seven Myth Retellings (each myth is one-page)
    • The Tragedy of Echo and Narcissus
    • Prometheus and the Theft of Fire
    • The Tragedy of Phaethon
    • The Story of Pandora
    • The Judgment of Paris
    • The Minotaur, Daedalus and Icarus
    • The Story of Oedipus

  • Vocabulary Preview Slides Presentations for EACH myth
  • Answer Keys
  • Grading Rubrics
  • Differentiated Activities
  • Multiple Activities for EACH myth
  • BONUS: Greek Mythology Word Search
  • Teacher Guidelines and Instructions
  • Instructions for accessing Google Slides Presentations
  • Instructions for saving Google Slides Presentations as PowerPoint Presentations


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Looking for More Great Greek Mythology Resources? Check out the Companion Resources:

The Hero's Journey - Greek Mythology for Middle School Students

Greek Gods and Goddesses - Mythology for Middle School Students

Greek Mythology Bundle (BEST VALUE) - Mythology for Middle School Students


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Total Pages
100+
Answer Key
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Teaching Duration
2 Weeks
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Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
Determine a theme or central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details; provide a summary of the text distinct from personal opinions or judgments.
Describe how a particular story’s or drama’s plot unfolds in a series of episodes as well as how the characters respond or change as the plot moves toward a resolution.
Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of a specific word choice on meaning and tone.
Analyze how a particular sentence, chapter, scene, or stanza fits into the overall structure of a text and contributes to the development of the theme, setting, or plot.

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