World Mythology Unit

***Just recently updated as of February 2023 to include new activities, additional contextual videos and articles, and options for quizzes. I also re-formatted the PowerPoints and Word files to make them more visually appealing and user friendly, as well as organized and numbered all folders and activities for ease of use. Zip file includes PowerPoint files, Word documents, and PDFs.

Introduction Folder

Contextual Background Powerpoint with Notes Page

Ideas for Introduction Videos and Articles

Interactive Map Assignment

Mesopotamia Unit

This unit for Mesopotamian mythology includes:

Lesson Plan Overview

Contextual Background Powerpoint with Notes Page

After Reading Textual Analysis Worksheet

Mini-Unit with Gilgamesh

· Class Discussion Questions

· Reading Quiz (Short Answer or Multiple Choice)

· Textual Analysis and Creative Writing Prompts

· Story Summary with Character List

· Options for Additional Videos and Readings

· Nonfiction Article Analysis

· Poetry Assignment

· Group Discussion Activity

Egypt

This unit for Egyptian mythology includes:

Lesson Plan Overview

Contextual Background Powerpoint with Notes Page

After Reading Textual Analysis Worksheet

Options for Additional Videos and Readings

Jigsaw Poster Activity

Artistic Expression Activity

Greece/Rome

This unit for Greek and Roman mythology includes:

Lesson Plan Overview

Contextual Background Powerpoint with Notes Page

After Reading Textual Analysis Worksheet

Options for Additional Videos and Readings

Blackout Page Activity

TED Ed Video Group Jigsaw

Venn Diagram

Yearbook Superlative Activity

Mini Unit for Heracles

· Class Discussion Questions

· Reading Quiz (Short Answer or Multiple Choice)

· Textual Analysis and Creative Writing Prompts

· Story Summary with Character List

· Options for Additional Videos and Readings

· Picture Prediction Activity

· Artistic Expression Activity

· Discussion Board Prompt

Mini Unit for the Iliad

· Class Discussion Questions

· Reading Quiz (Short Answer or Multiple Choice)

· Textual Analysis and Creative Writing Prompts

· Story Summary with Character List

· Options for Additional Videos and Readings

· Virtual Field Trip

· Class Debate Activity

· Paint Chip Mood/Tone Activity

Mini Unit for the Odyssey

· Class Discussion Questions

· Reading Quiz (Short Answer or Multiple Choice)

· Textual Analysis and Creative Writing Prompts

· Story Summary with Character List

· Options for Additional Videos and Readings

· Contextual Background Station Activity

· Theme Tracker

· Transformation Worksheet

· Epithet Analysis

· Poetry Analysis Assignment

Mini Unit for the Aeneid

· Class Discussion Questions

· Reading Quiz (Short Answer or Multiple Choice)

· Textual Analysis and Creative Writing Prompts

· Story Summary with Character List

· Options for Additional Videos and Readings

· Task Cards

· Partner Book Pass Activity

· Painting Analysis Assignment

Africa

This unit for African mythology includes:

Lesson Plan Overview

Contextual Background Powerpoint with Notes Page

After Reading Textual Analysis Worksheet

Options for Additional Videos and Readings

African Proverb Analysis

Marking the Text Activity

Mini Unit for Sunjata

· Class Discussion Questions

· Reading Quiz (Short Answer or Multiple Choice)

· Textual Analysis and Creative Writing Prompts

· Story Summary with Character List

· Options for Additional Videos and Readings

· Nonfiction Article Analysis

· Story Pass Assignment

· Venn Diagram

Far East

This unit for Far Eastern mythology includes:

Lesson Plan Overview

Contextual Background Powerpoint with Notes Page

After Reading Textual Analysis Worksheet

Options for Additional Videos and Readings

Mini Unit for the Ramayana

· Class Discussion Questions

· Reading Quiz (Short Answer or Multiple Choice)

· Textual Analysis and Creative Writing Prompts

· Story Summary with Character List

· Options for Additional Videos and Readings

· Characterization Foldable Activity

· Nonfiction Article Analysis

· One Pager Assignment

Celtic/Northern Europe

This unit for Celtic and Norse mythology includes:

Lesson Plan Overview

Contextual Background Powerpoint with Notes Page

After Reading Textual Analysis Worksheet

Options for Additional Videos and Readings

Creature Research Activity

Name Research Activity

Guess Who Game

Mini Unit for King Arthur

· Class Discussion Questions

· Reader’s Theater Option

· Reading Quiz (Short Answer or Multiple Choice)

· Textual Analysis and Creative Writing Prompts

· Story Summary with Character List

· Options for Additional Videos and Readings

· Poem Analysis

· Task Cards

· Group Tableau Activity

Mini Unit for Beowulf

· Class Discussion Questions

· Graphic Novel Option

· Reading Quiz (Short Answer or Multiple Choice)

· Textual Analysis and Creative Writing Prompts

· Story Summary with Character List

· Options for Additional Videos and Readings

· Close Reading Practice

· Jigsaw Activity

· Painting Analysis Activity

· Themic Analysis Practice

Mini Unit for Sigurd the Volsung

· Class Discussion Questions

· Reading Quiz (Short Answer or Multiple Choice)

· Textual Analysis and Creative Writing Prompts

· Story Summary with Character List

· Options for Additional Videos and Readings

· Grafitti Wall Activity

· Group Scene Re-Enactments

· Literary Scattergories Game

Australia/Pacific Islands

This unit for Australian and Pacific Island mythology includes:

Lesson Plan Overview

Contextual Background Powerpoint with Notes Page

After Reading Textual Analysis Worksheet

Options for Additional Videos and Readings

Character Group Poster Activity

Venn Diagram

Americas

This unit for American mythology includes:

Lesson Plan Overview

Contextual Background Powerpoint with Notes Page

After Reading Textual Analysis Worksheet

Options for Additional Videos and Readings

Blackout Page Assignment

Group Scene Re-Enactment Activity

After Reading Activities

Cliffs Notes

Movie Poster

Character Interview

Tagxedo

Character Facebook Page

Scene Re-write

Story Soundtrack

Tabloid Newspaper

One-Pager

Other Various Reading Graphic Organizers

Post Unit Activities

Hero’s Journey Assignment with PowerPoint, helpful videos and article, and requirements/rubric