Grade 2 - The Ancient Greek Civilization

36 The Ancient Greek Civilization 3 | Mount Olympus, Part II

 Prior to listening to “Mount Olympus, Part II,” identify orally what

they know and have learned about Mount Olympus

 Prior to listening to “Mount Olympus, Part II,” orally predict

what Zeus’s news for the gods and goddesses will be, and then

compare the actual outcome to the prediction

Core Vocabulary

dedicate, v. To set aside as special; to offer up with respect and affection

Example: My father is writing a book, which he decided to dedicate to

our family.

Variation(s): dedicates, dedicated, dedicating

grove, n. A group of trees growing or planted near one another

Example: Julie loved to walk through the orange grove and look at all of

the trees.

Variation(s): groves

mission, n. A special job or task

Example: The astronauts were on a mission to collect rocks from the

moon.

Variation(s): missions

spectacle, n. An eye-catching or amazing sight

Example: The protesters’ rowdy behavior made such a spectacle.

Variation(s): spectacles

At a Glance Exercise Materials Minutes

Introducing the Read-Aloud

What Have We Already Learned?

Making Predictions About the Read-Aloud 10

Purpose for Listening

Presenting the Read-Aloud Mount Olympus, Part II Civilization Chart from previous lessons^15

Discussing the Read-Aloud

Comprehension Questions 10

Word Work: Mission 5

 Complete Remainder of the Lesson Later in the Day

Extensions

Civilization Chart

Image Cards 5–7;

Instructional Master 1B-1

(optional)^20

Retelling the Read-Aloud