Discovering Mythology: Roman Myths

Lesson 10
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ELA

Alternate Unit 3

3rd Grade

Lesson 10 of 22

Objective


Explain why Psyche is unable to find true love and what impact it has on everyone. 

Readings and Materials


  • Book: Classic Starts: Roman Myths by Diane Namm  pp. 101 – 108 — "Cupid and Psyche"

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Target Task


Writing Prompt

Why is Psyche unable to find true love? How does this impact the other characters?

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Key Questions


Key Questions

  • Describe Psyche. How does she impact Venus and Cupid? Explain.

  • What is Cupid's dilemma? How does he resolve it?

  • How did Psyche and her family respond to Apollo's advice?

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Vocabulary


dilemma

n.

(p. 105)

a tough choice

despair

n.

(p. 108)

a feeling of no hope

mourn

v.

(p. 108)

to feel or show great sadness because of a death

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Common Core Standards


  • RL.3.3 — Describe characters in a story (e.g., their traits, motivations, or feelings) and explain how their actions contribute to the sequence of events.

Supporting Standards

L.3.4.b
RF.3.3
RF.3.4
RL.3.1
RL.3.4
RL.3.10
SL.3.1
W.3.10
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