Term: 2
Week: 14
Theme: Origins: Mythology
ELA Lesson Plans
Skill: Theme, Figurative Language, Context Clues, Vocabulary in Context, (Week 2 of 5)
Texts
Various myths and
mythology mini books
Vocabulary
Myth
Mortal
Quench
Petrify
Deities
Domain
Grieved
Inlaid
Optimistic
Mischievous
Allusions:
Herculean
Achilles’ heel
Midas touch
Pandora’s box
Odyssey
Narcissist
Trojan Horse
Carrying the weight of the world
MONDAY
Do Now: DRW
Text Discussion/Analysis:
 TT and TSW read “Pandora’s
Box” and “Curiosity and the Box”
and complete the character and
story map on the myth.
 TTW point out the use of idiom,
simile and metaphor in the story
and discuss proverbs and
adages.
 TTW present a PP on allusions in
Greek mythology.
L.4.1 – command of standard English when
writing or speaking
L.4.1b-Form and use the progressive verb
tenses
L.4.2 – command of standard English in
capitalization, punctuation, and spelling in
writing
L.4.3 – knowledge of language and its
conventions when writing, speaking,
reading, or listening
L.4.4 – determine or clarify the meaning of
unknown and multiple-meaning words
L.4.5- Demonstrate understanding of
figurative language, word relationships, and
nuances in word meanings
L.4.5a-Explain the meaning of simple
similes and metaphors in context
L.4.5b-Recognize and explain the meaning
of common idioms, adages, and proverbs
TUESDAY
Do Now: DRW
Text Discussion/Analysis:
 TSW read “The Twelve Acts of
Heracles”.
 TSW complete the character and
story map on the myth.
 TSW read and complete the
writing response on “Achilles.”
Teacher: Jana Chao
Dates: November 10-14
Common Core State Standards
RL.4.2 Determine a theme of a story,
drama, or poem from details in the text;
summarize the text.
RL.4.3 Describe in depth a character,
setting, or event in a story or drama,
drawing on specific details in the
text(character’s thoughts, words, or actions)
RL.4.4 Determine the meaning of words and
phrases as they are used in a text, including
those that allude to significant characters
found in mythology (Herculean).
RL.4.6 Compare and contrast the point of
view from which different stories are
narrated (1st and 3rd person)
RL.4.9 Compare and contrast the treatment
of similar themes and topics and patterns of
events in stories, myths, and traditional
literature from different cultures
WEDNESDAY
Do Now: DRW
Text Discussion/Analysis:
 TT and TSW read “The Trojan
Horse” and “The Mysterious
Horse”.
 TTW discuss with TS the theme
of the story and complete a
character and story map for the
story.
W.4.2 – write informative/explanatory texts
to examine a topic and convey ideas and
information clearly
W.4.4 – produce clear and coherent writing
in which the development and organization
are appropriate to task, purpose, and
audience
W.4.5 – with guidance and support, develop
and strengthen writing by planning, revising,
and editing
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
Do Now: DRW
Text Discussion/Analysis:
 TTW present the Greek gods and
goddesses
Do Now: DRW
Text Discussion/Analysis:
 TSW complete the Mythology
Writing I for a test grade.
 TT and TSW read “Welcome to
Mount Olympus”.
Writer’s Response:
 TSW read “Persephone and
Demeter” and “Journey to the
Underworld” and complete the
character and story map on the
myth
 TTW discuss with the students
the different gods and goddesses
using the introduction PowerPoint
 TSW complete an allusion activity
sheet.
 TSW complete a writing: Retell
they myth “Athena and Medusa”
as Medusa. Remember to include
story elements: characters,
setting, plot, conflict, solution, and
theme.
Writer’s Response:
Writer’s Response:
Writer’s Response:
Writer’s Response:
 TSW complete “Pandora’s Box”
writing response page on the
theme and allusion in the story.
 TSW complete “The Twelve
Labors of Heracles” writing
response sheet about the theme
and allusion in the story.
 TSW use “The Trojan Horse”
writing sheet to determine the
allusion and the theme using the
text for evidence.
 TSW complete a “Herculean”
Summary sheet on the myth.
 TSW complete a “Herculean”
Summary sheet on the myth.
 TSW complete a “Herculean”
Summary sheet on the myth.
 TSW complete the “Persephone
and Demeter” writing response
sheet.
 TSW complete the “My Favorites”
sheet about their favorite
character, myth, and allusion
during this unit.
HW: Vocabulary quiz next Friday
HW: Monday Section of packet
HW: Tuesday section of worksheet
HW: Thursday section of worksheet
** When completing character maps, make sure to point out if the character is “good” or “bad” and why.
Activities in italics are optional.