Grade 2 - Greek Myths

130 Greek Myths: Supplemental Guide 7 | Hercules

 Plan, draft, and edit a narrative Greek myth, including a title,

setting, characters, and well-elaborated events of the story

in proper sequence, including details to describe actions,

thoughts, and feelings, using temporal words to signal event

order, and providing a sense of closure (W.2.3)

 Make a personal connection to friendship as it is depicted in

“Hercules” (W.2.8)

 Identify how Hercules feels when he was feared by Greek

citizens

Core Vocabulary

aimlessly, adv. Without purpose or plan

Example: The Minotaur wandered aimlessly around the Labyrinth.

Variation(s): none

commotion, n. A noisy confusion or fuss

Example: There was quite a commotion on the playground at recess as

the students ran around having fun.

Variation(s): none

dreadful, adj. Terrible or unpleasant

Example: “This weather is dreadful for driving!” Peter exclaimed as the

heavy snow fell on the windshield.

Variation(s): none