Greek Mythology Unit Common Core Standards:
1. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.9-10.7 Analyze various accounts of a subject told in different mediums (e.g., a person’s life story in both print and
multimedia), determining which details are emphasized in each account.
2. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.9-10.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and
accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.
a. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.9-10.2a Introduce a topic; organize complex ideas, concepts, and information to make important connections and
distinctions; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., figures, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.
b. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.9-10.2b Develop the topic with well-chosen, relevant, and sufficient facts, extended definitions, concrete details,
quotations, or other information and examples appropriate to the audience’s knowledge of the topic.
c. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.9-10.2c Use appropriate and varied transitions to link the major sections of the text, create cohesion, and clarify the
relationships among complex ideas and concepts.
d. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.9-10.2d Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to manage the complexity of the topic.
e. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.9-10.2e Establish and maintain a formal style and objective tone while attending to the norms and conventions of the
discipline in which they are writing.
f. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.9-10.2f Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the information or explanation
presented (e.g., articulating implications or the significance of the topic).
3. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.9-10.10 Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a
single sitting or a day or two) for a range of tasks, purposes, and audiences.
4. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.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.
5. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.9-10.5 Make strategic use of digital media (e.g., textual, graphical, audio, visual, and interactive elements) in presentations to
enhance understanding of findings, reasoning, and evidence and to add interest
6. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.9-10.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
a. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.9-10.1a Use parallel structure.*
7. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.9-10.3 Apply knowledge of language to understand how language functions in different contexts, to make effective choices for
meaning or style, and to comprehend more fully when reading or listening.
a. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.9-10.3a Write and edit work so that it conforms to the guidelines in a style manual (e.g., MLA Handbook,
Turabian’s Manual for Writers) appropriate for the discipline and writing type.
8. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.9-10.6 Acquire and use accurately general academic and domain-specific words and phrases, sufficient for reading, writing,
speaking, and listening at the college and career readiness level; demonstrate independence in gathering vocabulary knowledge when considering a
word or phrase important to comprehension or expression.
Greek Mythology Unit I can statements:
1. Identify and explain the elements of an epic poem.
2. Identify and explain the characteristics of an epic hero.
3. Analyze the relationship between myths or legends and epic poetry.
4. I can examine the historical content of literary works.
5. Compare and contrast how related themes may be treated in different genres.
6. Hone effective listening skills during oral presentations and class discussions.
Day
Jan 21st and 22nd
A and B Day
Jan 23rd & 24th
A and B Day
Jan 27th & 28th
A and B Day
I can statements for the day:
1. I can write for a variety of reasons.
2. I can put events in logical order using a timeline.
3. I can define and use grade appropriate
vocabulary using context clues.
4. I can write a summary using different forms of
media.
5. Hone effective listening skills during oral
presentations and class discussions.
1. I can use my note taking strategies.
2. I can write a summary using the correct format.
3. I can use multimedia to research, design, and
present information on a topic.
4. I can gage my own understanding by reviewing
what I learned.
5. I can hone effective listening skills during oral
presentations and class discussions.
6. I can analyze the relationship between myths or
legends and epic poetry.
1. I can analyze the relationship between myths or
legends and epic poetry.
2. I can examine the historical content of literary
works.
3. I can make connections between myths and
current stories.
4. I can work collaboratively in a group.
Activities
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Assessments
Daily Journal Response #1
Website tour
KWL Chart
Ancient Greece Discussion using website
Ancient Greece Intro Video
Timeline Activity
Unit Vocabulary Activity
1. Daily journal
responses (5 points)
2. Timeline activity ( 10
points)
3. Projects assigned
today! Do outside of
the classroom.
1. Daily Journal Response #2
2. Listen and take notes over the Creation
Story of Greek Mythology.
3. Go over any questions over the Creation
Story.
4. Summarize the Creation story using TS, 3
supports, and conclusion.
5. Complete “Getting to know the
Gods/Goddesses Research Activity.”
6. Review the Greek Gds/Gdds
1. Daily Journal Response #3
2. Finish Family Tree Activity
3. Complete “Mini-Myths” mini-project in
class and present to the class.
4. Read Mini-Myths graphic novels within a
group.
5. Groups will read different myths within
the period.
1. Daily journal
responses (5 points)
2. Participation during
classroom instruction
(5 points)
3. Summary of the
creation story (5
points)
4. God/Goddess Poster
(20 points)
1. Daily journal
responses (5 points)
2. Family Tree Activity
(10 points)
3. “Mini-Myths” miniproject (20 points)
Jan 29th & 30th
A and B Day
Jan 31st
C Day
Feb 3rd and 4th
A and B Day
Feb 5th and 6th
A and B Day
Feb 7th
C Day
10th
11th
Feb
and
A and B Day
1. I can examine the historical content of literary
works.
2. I can answer literal, inferential, and evaluative
questions.
3. I can I can examine the historical content of
literary works.
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2.
3.
4.
5.
Daily Journal Response #4
The Ages of Man classroom discussion
The Ages of Man graphic organizer
Homer Brain pop Video
Odysseus Mini-Biography Newspaper
Activity
1. Daily journal
responses (5 points)
2. Brain pop Video
3. Newspaper Activity
1. I can write for a variety of reasons.
2. I can participate and contribute to a classroom
discussion.
3. Identify and explain the elements of an epic
poem.
4. Identify and explain the characteristics of an epic
hero.
1. I can I can examine the historical content of
literary works.
2. I can use pre-reading strategies before reading a
novel.
3. I can make predications using textual evidence.
4. I can read grade-appropriate texts.
1. Daily Journal Response # 5
2. “Epic Hero’s from the Past and Present”
video
3. Epic Hero slideshow classroom
discussion and notes
4. Epic Hero Characteristic worksheet
1. Daily journal
responses (5 points)
2. Classroom discussion
and observations –
informal
1. Study guide questions
1. I can I can examine the historical content of
literary works.
2. I can use pre-reading strategies before reading a
novel.
3. I can make predications using textual evidence.
4. I can read grade-appropriate texts.
1. Daily Journal Response # 6
2. Background Information over “The Iliad”
3. Background Information over “The
Odyssey”
4. Assign study guide questions over “The
Odyssey”
5. Character Description Activity
6. Begin Reading “The Odyssey”
1. Daily journal response #7
2. Read “The Odyssey” as a whole class
3. Work on study guide questions
independently
4. Summarize events in the story using a
graphic organizer
1. I can I can examine the historical content of
literary works.
2. I can use pre-reading strategies before reading a
novel.
3. I can make predications using textual evidence.
4. I can read grade-appropriate texts.
1. Daily journal response #8
2. Read “The Odyssey” as a whole class
3. Work on study guide questions
independently
4. Summarize events in the story using a
graphic organizer
1. Daily journal
responses (5 points)
2. Study guide questions
(30 points
accumulative grade)
1. I can define and identify the different types of
characterization.
2. I can define and identify the different types of
1. Daily Journal Response #9
2. The route of Odysseus
3. Characterization of Odysseus
1. Study guide questions
(30 points
accumulative grade)
1. Daily journal
responses (5 points)
2. Study guide questions
(30 points
accumulative grade)
(30 points
accumulative grade)
characters.
3. I can define and identify the different types of
conflict.
4. I can use textual evidence to support my analysis
over the above statements.
4. Odysseus strengths and weaknesses
5. Conflict and Complications
6. Finish study guide questions
1. I can define and identify similes in a text.
2. I can analyze a text to determine the theme of the
text.
3. I can analyze a text and determine symbols used
within a store and identify what they symbolize.
4. I can select important details from a text and
classify them as exposition, rising action, climax,
falling action, or resolution.
1. Daily Journal Response #10
2. Revisit similes
3. The Odyssey: Homeric Similes
4. Themes, Motifs, and Symbols Graphic
Organizer and Discussion
5. Plot Pyramid Activity
1. I can compare and contrast two forms of various
artistic mediums.
2. I can answer literal, inferential, and evaluative
questions from two forms of various artistic
mediums.
1.
2.
3.
4.
1. I can answer literal, inferential, and evaluative
questions.
2. I can write for a variety of reasons.
1. Last minute review
2. Summative assessment over “The
Odyssey”
3. Projects due today!
Feb 12th
No School
Feb 13th and 14th
A and B Day
1. Plot pyramid activity
(10)
2. Study guide questions
(30 points
accumulative grade)
Feb 17th and 18th
No School
Feb 19th and 20th
A and B Day
Feb 21st
C Day
“The Odyssey” graphic novel
“The Odyssey” movie
“The Odyssey” movie worksheet
Study for the test tomorrow
1. Movie guide
questions
1. Summative
assessment.
2. Projects