Is it crazy to fall in love with your own work, or is that the purest love of all? Compare two renditions of the classic Greek myth Pygmalion and Galatea with a literary analysis exercise. After students compare the similarities and differences between the reading passages, they write an essay identifying the common theme.

Concepts

responding to literature, greek mythology, elements of drama, conflict, monologues, compare and contrast texts, literary themes

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Use the resource in the context of a lesson on theme and comparing texts
• Have class members act out the script together before noting the elements of drama
• For older or more advanced readers, engage in a conversation about the parallels to the Greek myth of Narcissus or the story of Pinocchio

Classroom Considerations

• The first text is Lexile® level 800
• Student section ends on page 21 of the packet

Pros

• Provides scoring rubrics and teaching guides
• Versatile for use in multiple skill and content focuses

Cons

• None

Common Core

RL.6.1 RL.6.3 RL.6.9 W.6.2.a W.6.9.a SL.6.1.a