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The tale of Arachne is spun for viewers of a short video that details the fate of the beautiful, vain, young spinner who challenged Athena and was caught in the web of her arrogance.
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Instructional Ideas
- The video provides a perfect opportunity to introduce young artists to the crafts of carding, spinning and weaving
- Assign the video, the comprehension check, and the research links as homework, saving class time for discussion
Classroom Considerations
- Presumes class members are familiar the Greek gods and goddesses
Pros
- The question of who won is left open for discussion
Cons
- None