What Is a Myth?

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What Is a Myth?

Description:

In this lesson, students will infer characteristics from an example story to construct a definition of the word "myth." They will also apply those characteristics to an unfamiliar story to determine whether it is a myth or not.

Education Levels:

6, 7, 8

Subject:

Writing (composition), Vocabulary, Reading, Process Skills, Literature

Resource Type:

Lesson plan

Medium:

Text/HTML

Fee Status:

Free

Beneficiary:

Students

Online provider:

Scholastic

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Keywords:

Myths, Mythology, Inferences

Mediator:

Middle school teachers

Publisher:

Scholastic

Contributor:

Jennifer Chandler

Is Part Of:

http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/

Language:

English

General

Essential Resources:

Dictionary; Paper; Pencils; Chalkboard or chart paper; An example of an unfamiliar myth (suggested myths provided in resource)

Learning Time:

1 class period

Referenced Resources/Versions

Required Learning:

http://teacher.scholastic.com/LessonPlans/pdf/dec04_unit/Question.pdf

Subjects/Topics

P21 Subject:

Language Arts, English

Instructional Methods

Interaction Method:

Small group instruction, Large Group instruction

Learning Outcomes:

Broad Correlation

Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects (2010)

Writing Standards

Research to Build and Present Knowledge

9. Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.

a. Apply grade 6 Reading standards to literature (e.g., "Compare and contrast texts in different forms or genres [e.g., stories and poems; historical novels and fantasy stories] in terms of their approaches to similar themes and topics").

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What Is a Myth?

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