Teaching Argonautika | Daily Lessons

Daily Lessons

This section contains 30 daily lessons. Each one has a specific objective and offers at least three (often more) ways to teach that objective. Lessons include classroom discussions, group and partner activities, in-class handouts, individual writing assignments, at least one homework assignment, class participation exercises and other ways to teach students about the text in a classroom setting. Use some or all of the suggestions provided to work with your students in the classroom and help them understand the text.

Lesson 1

Objective: Introduction to Mythology Students need to understand the basics of mythology to create a deeper understanding of the text. Therefore, a study of the basic themes, images, stories, and deities is necessary. The objective of this lesson is to examine the basics of Greek mythology.

1) 1. Class Research/Discussion: Discuss the roots of mythology. Ask students to find information on origins of mythology, names...
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