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Interpreting Perspectives: Greek Myths

Lesson 5
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ELA

Unit 3

4th Grade

Lesson 5 of 20

Objective

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.

Readings and Materials

  • Book: I am Arachne: Fifteen Greek and Roman Myths by Elizabeth Spires  pp. 6 – 10

  • Book: Greek Myth Plays by Carol Pugliano-Martin  pp. 23 – 27

  • Book: The McElderry Book of Greek Myths by Eric A. Kimmel 

  • Book: Echo Echo: Reverso Poems about Greek Myths by Marilyn Singer 

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Discussion & Writing Prompt

Identify a theme of Pandora. Analyze how the theme is developed in the different versions. In what ways is it similar? In what ways is it different? 

Extend: What author’s craft decisions or structures have the greatest influence on how the theme is developed?

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Common Core Standards

  • RL.4.5 — Explain major differences between poems, drama, and prose, and refer to the structural elements of poems (e.g., verse, rhythm, meter) and drama (e.g., casts of characters, settings, descriptions, dialogue, stage directions) when writing or speaking about a text.
  • RL.4.6 — Compare and contrast the point of view from which different stories are narrated, including the difference between first- and third-person narrations.
  • RL.4.7 — Make connections between the text of a story or drama and a visual or oral presentation of the text, identifying where each version reflects specific descriptions and directions in the text.
  • RL.4.9 — Compare and contrast the treatment of similar themes and topics (e.g., opposition of good and evil) and patterns of events (e.g., the quest) in stories, myths, and traditional literature from different cultures.
  • SL.4.1 — Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 4 topics and texts, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly.
  • SL.4.1.c — Pose and respond to specific questions to clarify or follow up on information, and make comments that contribute to the discussion and link to the remarks of others.
  • SL.4.1.d — Review the key ideas expressed and explain their own ideas and understanding in light of the discussion.
  • W.4.1 — Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information

Supporting Standards

W.4.9
W.4.10

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Rewrite the myth from Epimetheus's point of view.

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