As we near the end of another school year, I decided I
wanted to branch out from our current curriculum. I remember learning about Greek Mythology
when I was in 5th grade and how I loved every second of it. I figured if I love something this much,
maybe my students will too! I
did some searching on Teachers Pay Teachers and discovered amazing units by Nicole
Shelby (find her units here). Because
Greek myths can be a bit racy, she took the main myths and re-wrote them in kid
friendly language.
We are a week into the unit, and my kids are in love! They walk in every morning and ask when we
are going to do more Greek mythology.
Music to my ears!! As we finished our first week, I had the students write their favorite thing they’ve learned so far or one new thing they have
learned. I hope these make you
smile as much as they made me! J
My favorite thing I learned so far is King Midas is a greedy
man and powerful man. I learned that
Zeus is the boss of all the Gods and is married to Hera and his brother Hades
is the God of the underworld.
- Juan
Something new I learned in from the Golden Touch is never
like gold more than your family because you can get sad when something happens.
- Lupita
My favorite thing I’ve learned so far is King Midas because
he had the golden touch and because he learned his lesson that family is more
important than money.
- Emily
My favorite God is Zeus because he is the king of every God
and the king of lightening.
- Luis
My favorite thing that I've learned so far was sometimes there is bad luck and good luck.
- Josh T.
My favorite thing I've learned so far is King Midas got the golden touch. One new thing I've learned is never wish a foolish wish.
- Priscilla
More to come every Friday!
My favorite thing that I've learned so far was sometimes there is bad luck and good luck.
- Josh T.
My favorite thing I've learned so far is King Midas got the golden touch. One new thing I've learned is never wish a foolish wish.
- Priscilla
More to come every Friday!
I am so excited that you all are getting to learn about Greek Mythology! There are so many interesting stories to read. One of my favorite parts about Greek Mythology are the names of the Gods! They all sound so magical for the most part. A few of my favorites: Athena, Medusa and Pandora... I hope you all take this opportunity to learn more about Greek mythology and find some excitement in them like Ms. Keating and I have! I can't wait to read more about your learning! <3
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