202 Greek Myths: Supplemental Guide 10A | Atalanta and the Golden Apples
discuss the question. Finally, I will call on several of you to share
what you discussed with your partner.- Evaluative Think Pair Share: If you could change the ending of
this myth how would you change it? (Answers may vary.) - After hearing today’s read-aloud and questions and answers,
do you have any remaining questions? [If time permits, you
may wish to allow for individual, group, or class research of
the text and/or other resources to answer these questions.]
Word Work: Resist 5 minutes
- In the read-aloud you heard, “When Atalanta sees these
apples, she will not be able to resist picking them up.” - Say the word resist with me.
- If you resist something, you turn it down or say no to it.
- Daniel had to resist staying up too late to read his comic
book, because he needed to be rested for his test in the
morning. - Have you ever had to resist something? Try to use the word
resist when you tell about it. [Ask two or three students. If
necessary, guide and/or rephrase the students’ responses:
“I had to resist once when.. .” or “I could not
resist because.. .”] - What’s the word we’ve been talking about?
Use a Synonym and Antonym activity for follow-up. Directions:
Synonyms are words that have a similar meaning with another
word. Can you and your partner think of some synonyms, or
similar words, of resist? (Answers may vary, but may include turn
down, refuse, fi ght against, repel, etc.)
Antonyms are words that are the opposite of another word. What
are some antonyms, or opposites, of resist? (Answers may vary,
but may include obey, agree, accept, allow, etc.)
Complete Remainder of the Lesson Later in the Day