Discovering Mythology: Roman Myths

Lesson 3
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ELA

Alternate Unit 3

3rd Grade

Lesson 3 of 22

Objective


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

Readings and Materials


  • Book: Classic Starts: Roman Myths by Diane Namm  pp. 33 – 37 — "The Oak and the Linden Tree"

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Target Task


Discussion & Writing Prompt

What is the central message of "The Oak and the Linden Tree"? How does the author use key details to convey the central message?

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Key Questions


Key Questions

  • What does the author mean by saying that Baucis and Philemon were "so happy at their supper's success" (p. 33)? How does this help us understand them better?

  • What do Baucis and Philemon say when they realize that Jupiter and Mercury are gods? Why did the author include this dialogue? What does it show us about them?

  • Why is the chapter titled "The Oak and the Linden Tree?"

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Vocabulary


"took pity"

phrase

(p. 35)

felt sadness or sympathy for someone

overwhelmed

v.

(p. 36)

burdened with too much of something

wickedness

n.

(p. 35)

the state of being morally bad

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Common Core Standards


  • RL.3.2 — Recount stories, including fables, folktales, and myths from diverse cultures; determine the central message, lesson, or moral and explain how it is conveyed through key details in the text.

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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