Do you believe in soulmates? You may after listening to the Greek story of "The Wheelie People," which depicts the mythological change from double-people creatures who are split into two beings, forever doomed to scour the earth for their other halves.

Concepts

greek mythology, ancient greece, greek gods, mythology, mythological characters

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Have class members draw what they believe the wheelie people look like
• Encourage partners or groups to retell the story as a dramatic skit or illustrated storyboard

Classroom Considerations

• Requires access to the Internet and audio equipment

Pros

• Audio format makes the story accessible for multiple reading levels
• Plato's complex language has been rewritten in a more modern dialect to aid comprehension

Cons

• None

Common Core

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