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Interpreting Perspectives: Greek Myths

Lesson 4

ELA

Unit 3

4th Grade

Lesson 4 of 23

Lesson Overview

Objective

Explain how the speaker's perspective of Pandora changes from one poem to the next.

Readings and Materials

Book: Echo Echo: Reverso Poems about Greek Myths by Marilyn Singer — "Pandora and the Box"

Lesson Notes

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Lesson Map

Lesson

Identify one ancient Greek god or goddess, and explain their significance to the ancient Greeks.

Materials

“The Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Greece!”
“Greek Mythology for kids: Greek Gods, their Symbols and Temples in Greece”
Boxes and Bullets Graphic Organizer
Ancient Greece Timeline (G4, U3, L1)
Trading Card Template (G4, U3, L1)

Standards

RI.4.9W.4.8

Lesson

Summarize what happens in "Pandora's Box."

Materials

McElderry... pp. 6–12 — "Pandora's Box"

Standards

RL.4.2

Lesson

Analyze how the speaker's point of view in "Pandora" influences how events are described.

Materials

I Am Arachne pp. 6–10

Standards

RL.4.3RL.4.6

Lesson

Explain how the speaker's perspective of Pandora changes from one poem to the next.

Materials

Echo Echo — "Pandora and the Box"

Standards

RL.4.5RL.4.6RL.4.7

Lesson

Describe how the author uses structural elements of drama to retell what happens in "Pandora's Box."

Materials

Myth Plays pp. 23–27

Standards

RL.4.2RL.4.5RL.4.7

Lesson

Discussion

Explain how comparing different forms of a literary text helps build a deeper understanding of the text and its major themes. Analyze which author's craft decisions or structures have the greatest influence on how events are described.

Materials

I Am Arachne pp. 6–10
Myth Plays pp. 23–27
McElderry...
Echo Echo
Theme Brainstorming Page (G4, U3, L6)

Standards

RL.4.5RL.4.6RL.4.7RL.4.9SL.4.1SL.4.1.cSL.4.1.dW.4.1

Lesson

Language

Use subordinating conjunctions to show cause-and-effect or contrast in complex sentences.

Materials

Editing Checklist 1 (G4, U3)

Standards

L.4.1.f

Lesson

Writing

Rewrite the myth from Epimetheus's point of view.

Materials

I Am Arachne
Myth Plays
Echo Echo
McElderry...
Narrative Writing Rubric (G4)
Single Point Narrative Writing Rubric 1 (G4, U3)
Narrative Brainstorming Graphic Organizer
Sample Narrative Brainstorming Graphic Organizer 1 (G4, U3, L8)

Standards

L.4.3.aW.4.3.aW.4.3.d

Lesson

Summarize what happened in "Arachne."

Materials

McElderry... pp. 30–35

Standards

L.4.1.fRL.4.2RL.4.3RL.4.6

Lesson

Describe the impact of telling a story from different points of view.

Materials

I Am Arachne pp. 2–5
Echo Echo — "Arachne and Athena"

Standards

L.4.1.fRL.4.2

Lesson

Explain how the author uses the structural elements of drama to retell the story of Arachne.

Materials

Myth Plays pp. 48–51

Standards

L.4.1.fRL.4.5RL.4.7

Lesson

Discussion

Explain how comparing different forms of a literary text helps build a deeper understanding of the text and which author's craft decisions or structures have the greatest influence on how events are described.

Materials