Point of View and Myth

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Point of View and Myth

Description:

Why do ancient myths still resonate in today’s world? In this lesson, students explore how point of view influences a narrative, and will write an original poem or piece of fiction that re-interprets a myth for a contemporary audience.

Education Levels:

9, 10, 11, 12

Subject:

Writing (composition), Reading, Process Skills, Literature

Resource Type:

Lesson plan

Medium:

Text/HTML

Fee Status:

Free

Beneficiary:

Students

Online provider:

PBS

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Keywords:

Myths, Mythology, Literary themes, Point of view, Moyers, Bill

Mediator:

Secondary school teachers

Publisher:

PBS

Contributor:

Eileen M. Mattingly

Is Part Of:

http://www.pbs.org/moyers/faithandreason/

Language:

English

General

Essential Resources:

"THE TRUE STORY OF THE THREE LITTLE PIGS BY A. WOLF" by Jon Scieszka; Student journals; Computer(s) with Internet access; Chapter xii, "Waiting," from THE PENELOPIAD by Margaret Atwood

Learning Time:

Four 45-minute class periods

Referenced Resources/Versions

Required Learning:

http://www.pbs.org/moyers/faithandreason/print/ulysses.pdf

Required Learning:

http://www.pbs.org/moyers/faithandreason/print/ithaka.pdf

Required Learning:

http://www.pbs.org/moyers/faithandreason/print/lpatwood_print.html

Required Learning:

http://www.pbs.org/moyers/faithandreason/print/blog.pdf

Subjects/Topics

P21 Subject:

Language Arts, English

Learning Outcomes:

Broad Correlation

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

Writing Standards

Text Types and Purposes

3. Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences.

Broad Correlation

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

Writing Standards

Text Types and Purposes

3. Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences.

Broad Correlation

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

Reading Standards for Literature

Key Ideas and Details

3. Analyze the impact of the author's choices regarding how to develop and relate elements of a story or drama (e.g., where a story is set, how the action is ordered, how the characters are introduced and developed).

Broad Correlation

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

Reading Standards for Literature

Key Ideas and Details

1. Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

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