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Summer Reading With Graphic Novels: The Greek Olympians Part 1
Vikki Harris
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(35)
This two-week course will introduce students to six major, mythical Greek gods and goddesses.
Class Experience
US Grade 3 - 4
Graphic novels can be used as an educational tool to introduce academic literature elements in a non-threatening, entertaining environment. This class will introduce students to an ancient genre that has had a profound effect and worldly influence on culture, art, and literature on a global scale: Greek Mythology. The foundation of Greek mythology is the drama of the mythical Greek gods and goddesses. Students will read and learn about six major Greek gods. The class will read and discuss the...
6 lessons//2 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1ZeusApproximately 80 - 85 minutes of reading/role playing and classroom discussion ending with a round of Kahoot (app. 10 -15 minutes)Lesson 2PoseidonApproximately 80 - 85 minutes of reading/role playing and classroom discussion ending with a round of Kahoot (app. 10 -15 minutes)Lesson 3HadesApproximately 80 - 85 minutes of reading/role playing and classroom discussion ending with a round of Kahoot (app. 10 -15 minutes)Week 2Lesson 4HeraApproximately 80 - 85 minutes of reading/role playing and classroom discussion ending with a round of Kahoot (app. 10 -15 minutes)Lesson 5AthenaApproximately 80 - 85 minutes of reading/role playing and classroom discussion ending with a round of Kahoot (app. 10 -15 minutes)Lesson 6AphroditeApproximately 80 - 85 minutes of reading/role playing and classroom discussion ending with a round of Kahoot (app. 10 -15 minutes)
- The goal of this class is to establish background information about Greek mythology to facilitate their academic journey into more complex Greek literature. Students will learn about the major Greek gods, their origins and significance.
0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Homework
Frequency: includedFeedback: includedDetails: Homework will be pre-reading for class discussion and role-play. Students will be given the opportunity to choose a character to read for. Students should spend an hour familiarize themselves with their character's dialogue and personality prior to next class for a dramatic and effective role play. Also, students should work on class project.Assessment
Frequency: includedDetails: On the last day of class, students will present their projects. Students will be required to create their own Greek god/ goddess/beast. The project should be presented in an art form such as PowerPoint presentation, poster drawings, construction paper illustrations... A story of the god/goddess must accompany the project.Grading
Frequency: includedDetails: A certificate of completion will be offered.
A copy of George O'Connor "The Olympians", the boxed set. Shop around for an affordable price. An additional electronic device (cell phone, laptop, tablet) is needed for Kahoots.
Joined August, 2019
4.8
35reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Greetings! My name is Vikki Harris . For the past 14 years, I have been working as a substitute teacher for a New York school district. I have had the pleasure of working with different types of students (Special Needs, ESL/ELL, Support Services,...
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Group Class
$95
for 6 classes3x per week, 2 weeks
95 min
Completed by 29 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-10
3-8 learners per class
