Grade 2 - Greek Myths

212 Greek Myths: Supplemental Guide DA | Domain Assessment

Part II (Instructional Master DA-2)

Directions: I am going to read several sentences about the Greek

myths you have recently heard. If what I describe in the sentence

is correct, circle the ‘T’ to show that what I said is true. If what I

describe in the sentence is not correct, circle the ‘F’ to show that

what I said is false or not true.

1. Myths are fi ctional stories from the ancient times that were
   used to try to explain events in nature. (T)


2. The only characters in myths are gods and goddesses. (F)


3. The ancient Greeks thought Mount Olympus was the home of
   the twelve main gods and goddesses. (T)


4. Zeus and Athena are two of the twelve gods and goddesses
   that the Greeks thought lived on Mount Olympus. (T)


5. When Pandora opened her box, all the nice and pleasant
   things came out from it. (F)


6. Zeus punished Prometheus for stealing fi re for the humans. (T)


7. Athena turned Arachne into the fi rst fl y. (F)


8. Icarus listened to his father and did not fl y too close to the
   sun. (F)


9. The ancient Greeks believed they had different seasons
   because Persephone lived in the underworld for six months of
   the year. (T)


10. Hercules completed twelve diffi cult labors. (T)

Part III (Instructional Master DA-3)

Directions: On the back of the page, draw a picture of your favorite

myth. Then answer the two questions below using words, phrases,

or sentences.

1. Why is this your favorite myth?


2. What does this myth explain or teach?