Description
These resources are part of a series that aims to widen your students’ (and perhaps your) familiarity with myths beyond the traditional Greek and Roman ones taught in Western classrooms.
While these materials can be used with Greco-Roman stories, they do not start from a particular cultural perspective and are open enough to use with any pantheon or selection of texts.
The series in its entirety will provide approaches, activities and myth texts (many of which have been commissioned for this unit). The ‘pick and mix’ approach, guidance and suggestions mean you can design the learning experience that bests suits your students.
Why Would I Need a Bundle of Introductory Activities?
A good question! Introductory activities are generally a one-off lesson and that’s it. However, the resources in this bundle introduce different aspects of mythology (see individual descriptions) and can be used throughout a unit for pre/during/post assessment of student understanding. I typically use all these activities in a mythology unit for introduction, assessment and a powerful learning approach – spiral review.
Make the World a Better Place As You Teach!
Review why introducing our students to experiences beyond their own cultural domain might be important in these blog posts:
- Windows and Mirrors – Culturally Sensitive Education
- Mythology in the Culturally-Responsive Classroom
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Tried and Tested
I am used to teaching mixed-ability classes with EAL students and all my students can rise to this challenge, from those who are below to those who are above grade level. I only list materials that have been successful and I always collect feedback from my students to ensure high engagement and rigour.
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