© 2023 - 2024 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 Greek Creation myth which will introduce us to many of the famous Titan and Olympian gods. Students will be encouraged to read additional myths with their AR selections (see bottom right side column for those myths). Students will also conduct independent research to become more familiar with many of the popular Greek mythological characters and places. Students will also be introduced to early Greek drama and have the opportunity to orally read a few plays which focus on Greek myths.Notes:
Students wil be expected to have copies of the following notes written in their notebooks.
If a student is absent, he/she will need to copy the notes from the
links provided on this page (see left column) and as they are listed in
their Google Classroom web page.
*Texts which describe the Greek culture based on the mythologies
are considered nonfiction text; however, the Greek tales themselves
are fictional since the characters are not real.
Greek Myths for AR Credit
Students can earn AR credit for reading the following Greek myths and then successfully completing the AR quizzes.Arachne retold by Olivia Coolidge
Atalanta retold by Rex Warner
Daedalus retold by Geraldine McClughrean
Demeter & Persephone retold by Anne Terry White
Audio file of the mythDeucalion and Pyrrha retold by W.H.D. Rouse
Audio file of the mythEcho & Narcissus retold by Roger Lancelyn Green
Audio file of the mythKing Midas retold by Bernard Evslin
Audio file of the mythOrpheus and Eurydice retold by Olivia Coolidge
Prometheus retold by Bernard Evslin
Read in Class (No AR quiz)The Hunt for Medusa by Spencer Kaden (Scholastic Play)
Review Worksheets
Students should be able to recognize the following Greek mythological terms, characters, and places. Word Wall TermsProjects
Greek Deity’s Tools Greek Deity’s Tool Rubric Greek Deity’s Mask Greek Deity’s Mask Rubric
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Charts, Websites & Videos
Olympians Chart Research Links: Theo Twinkl Britannica National Geographic Monsters Chart The Greek Epic HeroGreek Theater
Ancient Greek Theater (youtube) Greek Drama Terms Greek Theater Notes Greek Drama ppt. Greek Drama notes Useful Ancient Greek Theatre Overview for Students
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 Greek Creation myth which will introduce us to many of the famous Titan and Olympian gods. Students will be encouraged to read additional myths with their AR selections (see bottom right side column for those myths). Students will also conduct independent research to become more familiar with many of the popular Greek mythological characters and places. Students will also be introduced to early Greek drama and have the opportunity to orally read a few plays which focus on Greek myths.Notes:
Students wil be expected to have copies of the following notes written in their notebooks.
If a student is absent, he/she will need to
copy the notes from the links provided on
this page (see left column) and as they are
listed in their Google Classroom web page.
*Texts which describe the Greek culture
based on the mythologies are considered
nonfiction text; however, the Greek tales
themselves are fictional since the characters
are not real.
