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Mythical Language and Idiom: Crash Course World Mythology #41 Instructional VideoMythical Language and Idiom: Crash Course World Mythology #41 Instructional Video
Publisher
Crash Course
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Grade
7th - 12th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
12:49
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Duration
15 mins
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Direct Instruction
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Year
2018
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Mythical Language and Idiom: Crash Course World Mythology #41

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Learning about mythological idioms can be quite an odyssey. The 41st and final installment in the Crash Course World Mythology series makes the topic manageable and interesting. Scholars explore the language of mythology and investigate the origins of common phrases and sayings. 

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Concepts

myths, mythology, figurative language, idioms

Additional Tags

english language arts

Instructional Ideas

  • Have individuals research additional idioms that have mythological origins 
  • Provide an illustrated version of Homer's The Odyssey for students to peruse

Classroom Considerations

  • Briefly mentions incest (0:17)
  • This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

  • Humor keeps the topic light and interesting
  • Images and text help reinforce content 

Cons


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