Mitos griegos: Aracne la araña

In this class we will read the short Greek myth of Arachne from the Orchard Book of Greek Myths. We will learn about Arachne, who was a beautiful weaver, but her arrogance angered the goddess Athena who challenged her to a weaving competition. When Athena sees Arachne's tapestry portraying the greek gods as unsophisticated and embarrassing she turns the woman into a spider for her impudence (this is where the word arachnid comes from). After the story we will watch the short Ted-ed video of the story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvUHcsZOhJ8. Next, everyone will get 10 minutes to draw their favourite part of the story or to create a drawing of what animal they would like to be transfigured into and why. Everyone will be offered a chance to share their drawing with the rest of the class if the wish. No experience necessary. All learners are welcome.