“I cannot teach anyone anything. I can only make them think.” ~Socrates
Empower your gifted and advanced learners to dive deep into the theme of choices and consequences with this thought-provoking Ancient Greek mythology mini-unit. Using the stories of Demeter and Persephone, Daedalus and Icarus, and The Trojan Horse, students will explore how decisions—good or bad—shape destinies and entire civilizations.
What’s Included:
Student-friendly retellings of each myth
Depth and complexity question stems for each story
Creative writing prompts
Socratic discussion starters
Perfect for:
Gifted reading groups
Literature circles focused on decision-making
ELA units combining reading, writing, and critical thinking
Cross-curricular social studies and history connections
Why You’ll Love It:
Encourages students to think beyond the surface and analyze decision-making.
Builds connections between mythology, real-world choices, and personal growth.
Flexible format ideal for differentiation and enrichment groups!
Included in this resource:
Full implementation guides
3 Full-Text myths with active reading notes pages
Mindful response pages to lead students toward deep thinking
Essential Question exploration pages for 3-myth bundle
Complex Journal Prompt for each myth
Rubrics for assessment
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“I cannot teach anyone anything. I can only make them think.” ~Socrates
Empower your gifted and advanced learners to dive deep into the theme of choices and consequences with this thought-provoking Ancient Greek mythology mini-unit. Using the stories of Demeter and Persephone, Daedalus and Icarus, and The Trojan Horse, students will explore how decisions—good or bad—shape destinies and entire civilizations.
What’s Included:
Student-friendly retellings of each myth
Depth and complexity question stems for each story
Creative writing prompts
Socratic discussion starters
Perfect for:
Gifted reading groups
Literature circles focused on decision-making
ELA units combining reading, writing, and critical thinking
Cross-curricular social studies and history connections
Why You’ll Love It:
Encourages students to think beyond the surface and analyze decision-making.
Builds connections between mythology, real-world choices, and personal growth.
Flexible format ideal for differentiation and enrichment groups!
Included in this resource:
Full implementation guides
3 Full-Text myths with active reading notes pages
Mindful response pages to lead students toward deep thinking
Essential Question exploration pages for 3-myth bundle
Complex Journal Prompt for each myth
Rubrics for assessment
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