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Fable introduction (can take 1-2 class periods) Explain that we will be focusing for this unit on three types of folklore: myth, fable, folktale. Pass out circle foldover to each student to put into their notebook. Explain to students that we will be focusing on the genre of folklore, specifically at myths, fables, and folktales.
- Lesson 1: Greek Creation Mythology
- Lesson 2: The Olympian Gods
- Lesson 3: Mythology Biographical Poem
- Lesson 4: Olympians Quiz
- Lesson 5: Putting It All Together
- Lesson 6: Create Your Own Myth
Although when we think of mythology we think of a collection of stories, there is a beginning to them. Understanding the beginning of the story, the creation of the world, gives us a framework to build upon as we learn about the different myths. The short answer to how the Greeks viewed the creation of the world is this: Scary old gods came first; ...
Use the information in this lesson to begin to fill in the gods and goddesses chart at the end of this lesson; you will also need to do your own research to complete it. Now that you understand the way that the Greeks viewed the beginning of the world, you are ready to learn about the Olympian gods. First, we have to explore exactly what we mean by...
A biographical poem, or biopoem, uses a simple but specific structure to describe the most important facts about someone. Your assignment is to write a biopoem about one of the gods or goddesses you have studied. You may choose any god or goddess (except Aphrodite, because she’s the example below). The blanks bewlow are for your rough draft. When y...
Time to test yourself — and beware, answers may be used more than once! 1. If you could have dinner with one god or goddess, who would it be and why? 2. Which god or goddess do you think would make the best president and why? 3. Imagine that Zeus has come to you and said that Olympus is lacking a god or goddess, and he needs you to help. Invent a n...
Myths are a way of understanding the world. This lesson has been about Greek mythology, but every culture has myths. Myths define social customs and beliefs, explain natural and psychological phenomena, and provide a way for people to discuss things that cause anxiety. Mythology is all around us. Here are just a few examples of places we find myths...
Hopefully myths inspire you, too, because you are about to create your own myth! As you know, myths were often used to explain natural phenomena. Your challenge is to create your own myth to explain some natural phenomenon or land formation. It could be anything from the origin of hurricanes to how the Grand Canyon or a mountain range was created. ...
Shelley has taught at the middle school level for 10 years and has a master's degree in teaching English. Myths are stories that have been told for centuries and used to explain a natural ...
Myths and legends are the traditional stories of different cultures passed down through generations. They often explain how a particular peoples or culture came into existence, how natural phenomena such as the weather or the seasons happen, and feature magical creatures, beings, or heroes. Download FREE teacher-made resources covering 'Myths ...
