128 Greek Myths: Supplemental Guide PP | Pausing Point
A New Ending
Show students Flip Book image 5A-10 and ask them to share what
happens at the end of the myth “Theseus and the Minotaur.” If
students have diffi culty remembering, remind them that Theseus
forgets to change the sails of his boat from black to white, and
so King Aegeus thinks Theseus did not defeat the Minotaur. King
Aegeus is so shocked that he faints and falls into the sea. Tell
students that they are going to make up a new ending to this
myth. Ask students what they would change about the ending of
this myth. Have students brainstorm new endings with a partner,
and then write sentences or draw pictures of their own new
endings. Give students the opportunity to share their pictures and
sentences with a partner or with the class.On Stage
You may choose to reread and have students act out any of the
myths. Encourage students to portray actions and feelings and
to use some of their own dialogue. Students could also make
puppets of the characters from a particular Greek myth and retell
the myth using the puppets.➶ Above and Beyond: Writing Prompts
Students may be given an additional writing prompt such as the
following:- One Greek myth I have heard that teaches a lesson is...
- One Greek myth I have heard about nature is...
- My favorite Greek myth is because...
- A Greek god/goddess that impressed me is...