© 2020-2021 OMS Literature 7th Grade
The Ancient Greek Myths
We will begin the year with a focus on Greek mythology. The first text will be Hesiod’s version of the Creation myth. Students will take notes over the early deities, research the Olympian gods, and read a few traditional myths.Notes:
Students wil be expected to have copies of the following notes written in their notebooks.
Greek Mythology
The Greek Creation Myth
There are many versions of the story of creation as told by the ancient Greeks; however, we will focus on those tales based on Hesiod and to some degree, Homer. Students will have class time to complete the notes for each section (see at the left) and place in their notebooks. If a student is absent, he/she will need to copy the notes from the links provided. *Greek mythology is nonfiction; it is describing a culture which once existed. Greek tales themselves are fictional; the characters are not real.Greek Myth Selections
Students will need to read each selection listed below and complete the listed vocabulary definitions, study guide questions, and worksheets. Students will be permitted to use their annotated texts for the Greek mythology exam at the end of the unit. Demeter & Persephone Vocabulary Study Guide Questions Cause/Effect Worksheet Daedalus & Icarus (audio version - click here) Vocabulary Study Guide Questions Conflict Worksheet Echo & Narcissus (audio version - click here) Vocabulary Study Guide Questions Characterization Chart Arachne Vocabulary Study Guide Questions Character Text Evidence The Real Story of Medusa (Nonfiction) Vocabulary Study Guide QuestionsReview Worksheets
Myth Characters Character ListHonors Only (additional texts)
Orpheus & Eurydice Vocabulary Character Chart Plot Diagram The Life of Hercules in Myth and Legend Vocabulary Study Guide Questions 12 Labors of HeraklesReview Worksheets - Honors
Myth Characters Character List
Charts, Websites & Videos
Olympians Chart Monsters Chart The Greek Epic Hero 7 Greatest Heroes of Greek Mythology
The Ancient Greek Myths
We will begin the year with a focus on Greek mythology. The first text will be Hesiod’s version of the Creation myth. Students will take notes over the early deities, research the Olympian gods, and read a few traditional myths.Notes:
Students wil be expected to have copies of the following notes written in their notebooks.
