Greek Mythology
| We are learning to…
• I am learning to understand how the use of text structures can achieve particular effects. • I am learning to compare and analyse information in different and complex texts to explain literal and implied meaning. |
| I know I am successful because…
• I can make connections between my own experiences and those of characters and events represented in texts drawing from historical, social and cultural contexts. • I can use comprehension strategies to interpret and analyse information and ideas, comparing content from a variety of textual sources including media and digital texts |
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Week 2 – Greek Gods Zeus – Comparison of sources
Overview of Greek Gods Family Tree –
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4VaO1tx29ek
Written Text
Extra – YouTube Slip – Zeus Hera and Io – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dgt80su03L4
National Geographic Website
NatGeo Website – https://www.natgeokids.com/au/discover/history/greece/greek-gods/
Session 2
Create a digital information text to present to an audience to familiarise the year 6 class to Greek Mythology.
Your presentation must include a variety of images from different authors to represent your Greek God/Goddess.
Your images must represent your God/Goddess in different situations.
- Different ideas they may represent in Greek Mythology.
- Different events/stories they are known for in Greek Mythology.
- A comparison to another Greek God/Goddess – explain how they are represented that may be the same or different.
Present in PowerPoint.
Slide for Reference material.
Time Frame.
2 Sessions for research and creation of PowerPoint and 3rd Session for presenting to peers.
Greek Mythology Useful Links
https://greekgodsandgoddesses.net/myths/
https://www.greeka.com/greece-myths/
https://www.greekmyths-greekmythology.com/c/greek-myths/
https://greece.mrdonn.org/myths.html
Poetry
Learning Intentions
- I am learning to analyse and explain how language features are used by different authors to represent ideas, characters and events.
Success Criteria
- I can identify the relationship between words, sounds, imagery and language patterns in Ballad poetry.
- I can analyse strategies authors use to influence readers.
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Week 1 – Ballads – Relationships
Lyrics – One Thing Right
Imagine Dragons – Birds
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOXZkm9p_zY
Lyrics – Birds
Pearl Jam – Evolution
Lyrics – Evolution
Tones and I – Dance Monkey
Lyrics – Dance Monkey
Foo Fighters – My Hero
Lyrics – My Hero
Taylor Swift and Brendan Uri
Lyrics – Me
5 Seconds of Summer – Teeth
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWeJHN5P-E8
Lady Gaga and Bradly Cooper – Shallow
Lyrics – Shallow
Greek Mythology
Learning Intentions
Literature
Creating Literature
- I can create texts that adapt or combine aspects of texts students have experienced in innovative ways
Language
Text Structure and Organisation
- I understand how to use of commas to separate clauses.
Literacy
Interacting with Others
- I can clarify and interrogate ideas to clarify meaning and opinions to texts read and viewed.
Creating Texts
- I can plan, draft and publish imaginative texts, choosing and experimenting with text structures, language features, images and digital resources appropriate to purpose and audience.
- I can re-read and edit my own work and others’ work using agreed criteria.
- I can explain my editing choices.
Success Criteria
Literature
Creating Literature
- I can create texts that adapt or combine aspects of texts students have experienced in innovative ways
Language
Text Structure and Organisation
- I understand how to use of commas to separate clauses.
Literacy
Interacting with Others
- I can clarify and interrogate ideas to clarify meaning and opinions to texts read and viewed.
Creating Texts
- I can plan, draft and publish imaginative texts, choosing and experimenting with text structures, language features, images and digital resources appropriate to purpose and audience.
- I can re-read and edit my own work and others’ work using agreed criteria.
- I can explain my editing choices.
Japanese Mythology
https://takelessons.com/blog/japanese-mythology-z05
Week 3 – Guided Writing
Zeus Hera and Little Io-1cdrwd3
A Myth About Ares and the Magical Rock-1nk0zbl
Aphrodite & How the Battle of Troy Begun-191yl5t
Hades Zeus and King of Corinth – Commas Teacher support text-10dvuto
Hades Zeus and King of Corinth-1rtdg2t
Perseus and Medusa Teacher copy-uakdjc
The 12 Labours of Hercules-1ehllq7
The Gift of Fire – Zeus and Prometheus-1p56lt7
The Truth about Greek Myths-2f014y1 Zeus Hera and Little Io-22awr3a
Zeus thought about what he could do. He could turn himself into an octopus and visit his brother Poseidon under the sea, but he didn’t feel much like a swim. He could visit Hades under the earth, but Hades was such a gloomy fellow. He could hurl thunderbolts, but it wasn’t much fun without a target. He could hunt up one of the other gods. But the truth was, all the other gods were terrified of Zeus. He did have a terrible temper, but only when someone lied to him. Since the gods often lied, they mostly avoided Zeus. He could call for his wife, Hera. But the truth was, Zeus was a little frightened of his wife, Hera. He could find a beautiful woman. But he couldn’t let Hera catch him. His wife Hera was very, very jealous.
Red – Name the God
Green – what he could do.
Blue – personality – name feelings and what they are like
Purple – set up problem.
Week 4 – The Olympians Reading