オリンポス山で会おう: 子どものためのギリシャ神話

Get ready to improve your reading comprehension while you learn about Greek mythology. Each class opens with either Ms. Buck or a student volunteer reading a story from "D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths" (Lexile 1070). The book covers all the classic myths in child-friendly language with exciting illustrations. In this class, we will cover the origin story of Greek myth and the thirteen main gods and goddesses. After each story, Ms. Buck will hold an open-floor discussion of story themes, cultural significance, and even creative thinking prompts. This class requires no background in Greek myth, but students with outside knowledge are always welcome. The primary focus of this class is enhancing reading comprehension skills; an obsession with Greek myth is just a wonderful side effect.

TOPICS BY WEEK:
Week 1: Introductions and Greek Origin Story & Zeus, King of the Gods
Week 2: Hera and Hephaestus & Aphrodite and Aries
Week 3: Athena and Poseidon & The Siblings - Artemis and Apollo
Week 4: Hermes and Dionysus & Hades, Persephone, and Demeter
Week 5: Makeup session & Closing Discussion (with Optional Costume Party!)