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.
This class is a continuation of  Reading Camp With Graphic Novels: The Olympians Part 1. Students will read and learn about five additional gods and goddesses that are a part of the 12 Olympians, the major deities of Mount Olympus. The class will read and discuss the graphic novels by George O'Connor. Each day, we will discuss a different god or goddess. Lecture and discussion will be used to discover the world surrounding Greek mythology.
Week 1:
Day 1: Ares - Approximately 80 - 85 minutes of reading and classroom discussion ending with a round of Kahoot (app. 10 -15 minutes)
Day 2: Apollo - Approximately 80 - 85 minutes of reading and classroom discussion ending with a round of Kahoot (app. 10 -15 minutes)
Day 3: Artemis - Approximately 80 - 85 minutes of reading and classroom discussion ending with a round of Kahoot (app. 10 -15 minutes)
Week 2:
Day 4: Hermes - Approximately 80 - 85 minutes of reading and classroom discussion ending with a round of Kahoot (app. 10 -15 minutes)
Day 5: Hephaistos - Approximately 80 - 85 minutes of reading and classroom discussion ending with a round of Kahoot (app. 10 -15 minutes)
Day 6: Project Presentations; Summary of all 12 Gods/Goddesses/Beasts learned with rounds of Kahoot
In addition to reading aloud, role-playing will be incorporated into the class to support student interaction. Student will be given a character(s) to read during class. After a few sessions, students will be given the opportunity to choose the character(s) they want to read.
Each class will end with a round of Kahoot.