Interpreting Perspectives: Greek Myths

Lesson 9
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ELA

Unit 3

4th Grade

Lesson 9 of 20

Objective


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

Readings and Materials


  • Book: Greek Myth Plays by Carol Pugliano-Martin  pp. 48 – 51

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Writing Prompt

How does the author use the structural elements of drama to tell the story of Arachne?

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Key Questions


  • Who are the characters? Why would the author include all of the characters?

  • Why does the author include the Chorus? Give specific examples.

  • Why does the author include the stage directions? Give specific examples.

  • What clues does the author give to help a reader better understand the emotion of each character?

  • Compare and contrast the structural elements of drama with those of prose and verse.

Vocabulary


exquisite

adj.

(p. 48)

finely done or made

mortal

n.

(p. 48)

a human being

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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.4.7 — 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.

Supporting Standards

L.4.4
RF.4.3
RF.4.4
RL.4.1
RL.4.10
SL.4.5
SL.4.6

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