The number one rule in a Roman myth: don't upset the goddesses. Having acquired the wrath of Juno, the queen of heaven, Paris and Aeneas suffer trials and tribulations on their journeys to love and triumph. Experience the thrill of the ancient Roman myth with an audio retelling of the story, featuring a play script version for learners to read along.

Concepts

roman gods, ancient rome, virgil, mythology, mythological characters

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Draw a character map on the whiteboard for learners to follow relationships and connections between mortals and goddesses
• Assign parts and have pupils come to class in costume, ready to act out the story

Classroom Considerations

• Duration of the story is 27:29; consider splitting the recording over several class periods
• Due to the complexity of the plot and vocabulary, the story may be best suited for older or advanced readers

Pros

• Audio makes the story accessible to varying reading levels
• Characters are read by both male and female speakers, making the story easier to follow

Cons

• None

Common Core

RL.5.10 RL.6.10 RL.7.10 RL.8.10