Go beyond the usual retelling of the myth of King Midas and his golden touch with a video that reveals the story of the rogue ruler's unusual ears.

Concepts

greek mythology, mythological characters, mythology

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Include the video in a study of mythology
• Have groups create a myth that explains a phenomenon

Classroom Considerations

• If assigning for out of class viewing, assure that all class members have Internet access
• Preview the video and carefully examine the images of Midas and Dionysus
• The subject matter is more appropriate for older viewers

Pros

• The resource includes the video, a comprehension check, links to related articles, and a discussion question

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.9-10.1.a SL.11-12.2