Ancient Mythology and Legends
Creative Experiences in Mythology.
Educational Impressions, 2007. Books in this series each present 10 myths. Each
is followed by vocabulary exercises, comprehension questions, higher-level
thinking questions, and creative writing activities. Each book also has a
research unit at the end and a bibliography. 130 pages. For Grades 5-8.
Available titles
Creative Experiences
in Egyptian Mythology by Vowery Carlile. Available by special order.
Similar in format to books described below.
Creative Experiences in Greek Mythology by Vowery Carlile. This book
contains the following lesson units: The Beginning; Zeus, Supreme Ruler of the
Olympian Gods, and Hera, Queen of the Deities; Hades, the Underworld and Its
Lord; Poseidon, God of the Sea; Prometheus and Pandora; Aphrodite, Goddess of
Love and Beauty, and Hephaestus, God of Fire; Artemis, Goddess of the Hunt, and
Apollo, God of Truth and Music; Helios, God of the Sun, and His Son Phaethon;
Athene, Goddess of Wisdom, and Arachne; and Perseus and the Gorgons. There
is also a chart for gods and goddesses of Greek Mythology and a research unit
where students research one god or goddess, using at least three sources,
writing questions bases on the chart of Bloom's Taxonomy (included) to assist in
researching the subject, making note cards and an outline, choosing a verbal,
oral, or visual end product (diary, model, puzzle, scrapbook, cartoon, skit,
poem, book cover, audio tape, etc.) for a focus in presenting the results of the
research orally, evaluating the product for its appropriateness and
effectiveness, making an oral presentation of research results, and making a
bibliography of sources used. Unless you want the students to see the answers to
comprehension questions, which are on facing pages, you will need to reproduce
pages for student use. BTH-4680. $16.16-D
Creative Experiences in Roman Mythology by Vowery Carlile. This book
contains the following lesson units: The Beginning of Roman Mythology, Spirits
of the Underworld, Cupid and Psyche, Pluto, Proserpina and Ceres, Venus and
Adonis, Apollo and Daphne, Diana and Actaeon, Mars and His Sons, Bellerophone
and Pegasus, and the Story of Aeneas. There is also a chart for gods and
goddesses of Roman Mythology and a research unit where students research one god
or goddess, using at least three sources, writing questions bases on the chart
of Bloom's Taxonomy (included) to assist in researching the subject, making note
cards and an outline, choosing a verbal, oral, or visual end product (diary,
model, puzzle, scrapbook, cartoon, skit, poem, book cover, audio tape, etc.) for
a focus in presenting the results of the research orally, evaluating the product
for its appropriateness and effectiveness, making an oral presentation of
research results, and making a bibliography of sources used. Includes chart of
gods and goddesses of Ancient Rome. Unless you want the students to see the
answers to comprehension questions, which are on facing pages, you will need to
reproduce pages for student use. BTH-4679. $16.16-D
 Greek Myth Plays by
Carol Pugliano-Martin. Scholastic, 2008. Help students build fluency and gain
confidence with the timeless tales of King Midas, Daedalus and Icarus, Echo and
Narcissus, Pandora's Box, Demeter and Persephone, and more. This collection of
short scripts features parts that are written to accommodate readers at
different proficiency levels-so everyone can participate. Includes tips for
putting on the plays and related activities. 72 pages. For Grades 3-5.
BTH-4675 (Slight Damage, $9.93-S) or New condition, BTH-4676-D. $10.79
(currently out of stock. )
 Mythology
Teacher Edition by Rebecca Stark. Educational Impressions, 1565660904.
Students learn what myths are and how they help us understand the cultures that
produced them. This book presents the mythologies of the ancient Greeks, ancient
Romans, Norse, and others. As students receive information, they are encouraged
to think critically about what they read -- analyzing, evaluating,
comparing and contrasting, and applying what they learn through the many writing
activities provided. In addition to the material presented in the student
books, this teacher edition provides pre- and post - tests, quizzes, puzzles, a
glossary, and helpful background information. Although student books are
available, I'm not sure why one would need them, since the activities in the
book are reproducible. For grades 5-12. EI-965-0AP. $13.46-D
 Read-Aloud
Plays: The Iliad, the Odyssey, the Aeneid Three Classics Adapted Into Engaging
Plays Plus Background and Activities Just for Middle Schoolers by Gwen
Bowers. Scholastic, 2007. Friendship, suffering, betrayal, adventure themes that
motivate middle schoolers to read take center stage in three plays that capture
the most widely read epics by Homer and Virgil. This resource has everything
teachers need to introduce each classic story: a short play written for
middle-school readers, background information, vocabulary, activities, and
quizzes. Each play contains more than twenty speaking parts, giving all students
an opportunity to participate. 80 pages. For grades 5 and up. BTH-4219. $11.69-D
 Medieval
Tales That Kids Can Read and Tell by Lorna MacDonald Czarnota. August
House, 2000. The author has provided skeletons of the stories of Robert Bruce
and the Spider (Scotland), Roland the Mighty (France), Lech and the Nest
(Poland), The Slaying of Grendel (Anglo-Saxon), William Tell (Switzerland),
Robin Hood (England), Joan of Arc (France), King Arthur Stories (Britons),
Beowulf (Anglo-Saxons), Charlemagne and the Crusades (France), Saladin
(Muslims), Alexander the Great (Greece) Eleanor of Aquitaine (England), and
Boudicca (Celts) so that students can retell them, embellishing them with more
details they have learned from their history. The author includes pointers for
students and teachers, as well as the background history that puts each story
into its proper context. There are also informative sections on medieval
life, characteristics of medieval story tellers, and hints on adopting a
medieval persona. Stories are designed for children eight - twelve. 96 pages
By special order in hardcover for $19.76-D, if still in print .)
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