Ancient Greek Mythology: How Emotions Affect Actions ~ BUNDLE 2
“I cannot teach anyone anything. I can only make them think.” ~Socrates
Empower your gifted and advanced learners to dive deep into the theme of choices and consequences with this thought-provoking Ancient Greek mythology mini-unit. Using the stories of Demeter and Persephone, Daedalus and Icarus, and The Trojan Horse, students will explore how decisions—good or bad—shape destinies and entire civilizations.
What’s Included:
Full-text versions of each myth (student-friendly but rich in detail)
Depth and complexity discussion questions for each story
Character analysis and cause/effect graphic organizers
SEL writing prompts
Creative journal tasks: write alternative endings, design emotion maps, and more!
Socratic Seminar with complete implementation guide and suggested topics
Rubrics for assessment
Perfect For:
Gifted small group reading
Socratic seminars
SEL integration with ELA standards
Literary analysis projects
Early finishers or independent study packets
Why You’ll Love It:
Encourages deep empathy, analysis, and critical thinking.
Seamlessly blends mythology, social-emotional learning, and writing skills.
Engaging and flexible for differentiated instruction!
“I cannot teach anyone anything. I can only make them think.” ~Socrates
Empower your gifted and advanced learners to dive deep into the theme of choices and consequences with this thought-provoking Ancient Greek mythology mini-unit. Using the stories of Demeter and Persephone, Daedalus and Icarus, and The Trojan Horse, students will explore how decisions—good or bad—shape destinies and entire civilizations.
What’s Included:
Full-text versions of each myth (student-friendly but rich in detail)
Depth and complexity discussion questions for each story
Character analysis and cause/effect graphic organizers
SEL writing prompts
Creative journal tasks: write alternative endings, design emotion maps, and more!
Socratic Seminar with complete implementation guide and suggested topics
Rubrics for assessment
Perfect For:
Gifted small group reading
Socratic seminars
SEL integration with ELA standards
Literary analysis projects
Early finishers or independent study packets
Why You’ll Love It:
Encourages deep empathy, analysis, and critical thinking.
Seamlessly blends mythology, social-emotional learning, and writing skills.
Engaging and flexible for differentiated instruction!
“I cannot teach anyone anything. I can only make them think.” ~Socrates
Empower your gifted and advanced learners to dive deep into the theme of choices and consequences with this thought-provoking Ancient Greek mythology mini-unit. Using the stories of Demeter and Persephone, Daedalus and Icarus, and The Trojan Horse, students will explore how decisions—good or bad—shape destinies and entire civilizations.
What’s Included:
Full-text versions of each myth (student-friendly but rich in detail)
Depth and complexity discussion questions for each story
Character analysis and cause/effect graphic organizers
SEL writing prompts
Creative journal tasks: write alternative endings, design emotion maps, and more!
Socratic Seminar with complete implementation guide and suggested topics
Rubrics for assessment
Perfect For:
Gifted small group reading
Socratic seminars
SEL integration with ELA standards
Literary analysis projects
Early finishers or independent study packets
Why You’ll Love It:
Encourages deep empathy, analysis, and critical thinking.
Seamlessly blends mythology, social-emotional learning, and writing skills.
Engaging and flexible for differentiated instruction!
