Interpreting Perspectives: Greek Myths

Lesson 1
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ELA

Unit 3

4th Grade

Lesson 1 of 20

Objective


Summarize what happens in "Pandora’s Box."

Readings and Materials


  • Book: The McElderry Book of Greek Myths by Eric A. Kimmel  pp. 6 – 12 — "Pandora's Box"

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Target Task


Writing Prompt

Summarize what happens in "Pandora’s Box."

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Key Questions


Key Questions

  • What gift does Zeus give Epimetheus? Why?

  • What warning does Epimetheus give Pandora? How does she respond?

  • How does Pandora respond when the box talks to her? Why does she respond that way?

  • What happens when Pandora opens the box?

  • How does Epimetheus respond to Pandora opening the box?

  • What is inside the box?

  • What is left in the box? What do Pandora and Epimetheus do with what is left in the box?

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Vocabulary


companion

n.

(p. 6)

someone or something that you spend time with

pity

v.

(p. 6)

to feel sympathy for someone or something

sorrow

n.

(p. 11)

a feeling of sadness or grief

misery

n.

(p. 11)

extreme suffering or unhappiness

despair

n.

(p. 11)

a feeling of no hope

endure

v.

(p. 12)

to put up with something difficult for a while

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Common Core Standards


  • RL.4.2 — Determine a theme of a story, drama, or poem from details in the text; summarize the text.

Supporting Standards

L.4.4
RF.4.3
RF.4.4
RL.4.1
RL.4.4
RL.4.10
SL.4.1
W.4.10
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