Myths are some of the oldest stories in the world. For over 2,000 years they have been handed down from on generation to another. In mythology gods and goddesses have magical powers, heroes are strong and brave, and nature is explained. This lesson will provide teachers and students with varied activities from which to demonstrate their new knowledge of the people, places, creatures of mythology.
Graphic Organizers to be used with the unit are the following:
Myth Frame (For students needing more structure)
Story Pyramid (For students needing more structure)
Creature Identity Chart (For students who are making dough characters)
Compare and Contrast Charts for Natural Phenomena, Olympic Games,
Point of View, and Modern Point of View
General Information Chart for Writing Activities
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Like most of you reading this profile, I am a lover of children, a care-giver, and a dedicated teacher. I spent 32 years in the classroom before retiring several years ago. During my tenure as a teacher in the elementary grades, I was on a myriad of writing committees, including those that developed the benchmarks for the district. As a literacy coach, I was able to present at both local and state levels at both the Reading and Math conferences. I co-authored a book, Beyond Book Buddies, by Corwin Press. I have also written for the internet and been a critical reader for both Scott Foresman and Corwin Press. As a teacher I wrote and received many grants at both the state and local level. During these last years, I have been writing units of study for my daughter who teaches in Texas. She has been able to use and adapt them for her Special Ed students of high school age, a task for all teachers using units and lessons of study written by others. The method of teaching should be the decision of the teacher and should meet the needs of the students he/she teaches.
