Grade 2 - Greek Myths

Greek Myths: Supplemental Guide PP|Pausing Point 123

Note to Teacher

You should pause here and spend one day reviewing, reinforcing,

or extending the material taught thus far.

You may have students do any combination of the activities listed

below, but it is highly recommended you use the Mid-Domain

Student Performance Task Assessment to assess students’

knowledge of Greek myths. The other activities may be done in any

order. You may also choose to do an activity with the whole class or

with a small group of students who would benefi t from the particular

activity.

Core Content Objectives Up to This Pausing Point

Students will:

 Explain that the ancient Greeks worshipped many gods and

goddesses

 Explain that the gods and goddesses of ancient Greece were

believed to be immortal and have supernatural powers, unlike

humans

 Identify the Greek gods and goddesses in the read-alouds

 Identify Mount Olympus as the place believed by the ancient

Greeks to be the home of the gods

 Identify Greek myths as a type of fi ction

 Demonstrate familiarity with particular Greek myths

 Identify the elements of character, setting, plot, and supernatural

beings and events in particular Greek myths

 Identify common characteristics of Greek myths (e.g., they try to

explain mysteries of nature and humankind, include supernatural

beings or events, give insight into the ancient Greek culture)

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