Discovering Mythology: Roman Myths

Describe the twelve major gods and goddesses who were honored and worshiped in ancient Rome.

Roman Myths pp. 7–19

Standards

RL.3.3

Describe Jupiter.

Roman Myths pp. 27–32 — "The Oak and the Linden Tree"

Standards

RL.3.3

Describe the central message of "The Oak and the Linden Tree" and how it is conveyed through key details.

Roman Myths pp. 33–37 — "The Oak and the Linden Tree"

Standards

RL.3.2

Describe what happened to Io.

Roman Myths — "Prometheus and Io"

Standards

RL.3.2RL.3.3

Explain how Jupiter's actions contributed to the sequence of events.

Roman Myths — "Prometheus and Io" (close read)

Standards

RL.3.3

Describe how Hercules' actions contribute to the sequence of events.

Roman Myths — "Atlas and the Eleventh Labor of Hercules"

Standards

RL.3.3

Describe the central message of "Atlas and the Eleventh Labor of Hercules" and how it is conveyed through key details.

Roman Myths — "Atlas and the Eleventh Labor of Hercules"

Standards

RL.3.2

2 days

Write a story about what happens when Hercules tries to return the golden apples by retelling key details from the text using descriptive details and clear sequence of events.

Roman Myths — "Atlas and the Eleventh Labor of Hercules"
Narrative Writing Rubric (G3)

Standards

W.3.3W.3.3.b

Discussion

Analyze and debate unit Essential Questions using details and understandings from the different myths.

Standards

RL.3.9SL.3.1

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

Roman Myths pp. 101–108 — "Cupid and Psyche"

Standards

RL.3.3

Describe how Psyche's sisters influence her and the sequence of events in the story.

Roman Myths pp. 108–119 — "Cupid and Psyche"

Standards

RL.3.3

Describe the central message of "Cupid and Psyche" and how it is conveyed through key details.

Roman Myths — "Cupid and Psyche" (close read)

Standards

RL.3.2

2 days

Write a story about how Psyche responds to the fact that Cupid is gone when she wakes up by retelling key details from the text using descriptive details and clear sequence of events.

Roman Myths — "Cupid and Psyche"
Narrative Writing Rubric (G3)

Standards

L.3.1L.3.2W.3.3W.3.3.bW.3.3.c

Describe Otus and Ephialtes and how they influence the sequence of events.

Roman Myths — "Otus and Ephialtes, Twin Giants"

Standards

RL.3.3

Describe the central message of "Otus and Ephialtes, Twin Giants" and how it is conveyed through key details.

Roman Myths — "Otus and Ephialtes, Twin Giants" (close read)

Standards

RL.3.2

2 days

Write a story describing what happens after the gods got their revenge by retelling key details from the text using descriptive details and clear sequence of events.

Roman Myths — "Otus and Ephialtes, Twin Giants"
Narrative Writing Rubric (G3)

Standards

L.3.1L.3.2W.3.3W.3.3.b

Defend if Romulus and Remus' desire for power had a positive or negative impact on their lives.

Roman Myths — "Romulus and Remus"

Standards

RL.3.3

Describe the central message of "Romulus and Remus" and how it is conveyed through key details.

Roman Myths — "Romulus and Remus"

Standards

RL.3.2RL.3.3SL.3.1

Write a story about what happens after Romulus welcomes everyone to his new city, Rome, by retelling key details from the text using descriptive details and a clear sequence of events.

Roman Myths — "Romulus and Remus"
Narrative Writing Rubric (G3)

Standards

L.3.1W.3.3W.3.3.b

Discussion

Analyze and debate unit Essential Questions using details and understandings from the different myths.

Roman Myths

Standards

RL.3.2RL.3.9SL.3.1

Assessment

Gauge student understanding of unit content and skills with one of Fishtank's unit assessments.

2 days

Write a continuation of one of the stories from the unit by using relevant details from the text to write a story with a clear sequence of events and descriptive details.