Grade 2 - The Ancient Greek Civilization

24 The Ancient Greek Civilization 2 | Mount Olympus, Part I

Core Vocabulary

delightfully, adv. With great delight or pleasure

Example: Jane delightfully helped her mother cook their favorite meal,

homemade macaroni and cheese.

Variation(s): none

longingly, adv. With great longing or desire

Example: Jacob looked longingly at the pet store window, daydreaming

about owning a puppy someday.

Variation(s): none

massive, adj. Very large, heavy, and solid

Example: The pyramids in ancient Egypt were built with massive stones.

Variation(s): none

messenger, n. Someone who carries messages and does other errands,

or jobs

Example: The offi ce messenger passed on the very important

announcement to everyone who worked there.

Variation(s): messengers

summoned, v. Called forth or requested to come

Example: The teacher summoned a student to the chalkboard to solve a

math problem.

Variation(s): summon, summons, summoning

At a Glance Exercise Materials Minutes

Introducing the Read-Aloud

What Have We Already Learned?

10

Essential Background Information

or Terms

Poster 1 (Map of Ancient

Greece)

[This exercise requires

advance preparation.]

Making Predictions About the

Read-Aloud

Purpose for Listening

Presenting the Read-Aloud Mount Olympus, Part I Poster 1^15

Discussing the Read-Aloud

Comprehension Questions 10

Word Work: Summoned 5

 Complete Remainder of the Lesson Later in the Day

Extensions

Civilization Chart

Image Card 4;

Instructional Master 1B-1

(optional)^20

Retelling the Read-Aloud