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What Makes a Myth a Myth? Comparing “Cronus” and “Shrouded in Myth” Lesson PlanWhat Makes a Myth a Myth? Comparing “Cronus” and “Shrouded in Myth” Lesson Plan
Publisher
EngageNY
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6th
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English Language Arts
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Duration
1 hr
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Collaborative Learning
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Year
2014
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What Makes a Myth a Myth? Comparing “Cronus” and “Shrouded in Myth”

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This What Makes a Myth a Myth? Comparing “Cronus” and “Shrouded in Myth” lesson plan also includes:
  • Grade 6 ELA Full Module 1 (.pdf)
  • Grade 6 ELA Module 1 Updates: June 2015 (.pdf)
  • Grade 6 ELA Full Module 1, Unit 2 (.pdf)
  • Grade 6 ELA Module 1: Unit 2, Lesson 4 (.html)
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Scholars complete a Venn diagram to compare and contrast Cronus and Shrouded in Myth. Learners work in their triads to write similarities and differences on sticky notes. They then take a look at the text The Key Elements of Mythology to determine what makes a myth a myth.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

greek mythology, myths, mythology

Additional Tags

english language arts

Instructional Ideas

  • Ask pupils to highlight or mark the portions of the text that match each element of myths

Classroom Considerations

  • Lesson 4 of 20 consecutive parts in Grade 6 ELA Module 1, Unit 2
  • Suggests reading chapter 13 in advance
  • Uses sticky notes, chart paper, and a question basket

Pros

  • Includes a completed Venn diagram for teacher reference
  • Lists key vocabulary to teach along with the lesson

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RL.6.1 RL.6.2 RI.6.1

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