“I cannot teach anyone anything. I can only make them think.” ~Socrates
Help your gifted learners reflect deeply on personal growth and resilience through this rich Greek mythology mini-unit. Featuring the stories of The Midas Touch, Echo and Narcissus, and Arachne and Athena, students will uncover timeless lessons about pride, greed, vanity, and the power of second chances.
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
“I cannot teach anyone anything. I can only make them think.” ~Socrates
Help your gifted learners reflect deeply on personal growth and resilience through this rich Greek mythology mini-unit. Featuring the stories of The Midas Touch, Echo and Narcissus, and Arachne and Athena, students will uncover timeless lessons about pride, greed, vanity, and the power of second chances.
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
