“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:
Full-text versions of each myth (student-friendly but rich in detail)
Depth and complexity discussion questions for each story
Character analysis and cause/effect graphic organizers
SEL writing prompts
Creative journal tasks: write alternative endings, design emotion maps, and more!
Socratic Seminar with complete implementation guide and suggested topics
Rubrics for assessment
Perfect For:
Gifted small group reading
Socratic seminars
SEL integration with ELA standards
Literary analysis projects
Early finishers or independent study packets
Why You’ll Love It:
Encourages deep empathy, analysis, and critical thinking.
Seamlessly blends mythology, social-emotional learning, and writing skills.
Engaging and flexible for differentiated instruction!
“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:
Full-text versions of each myth (student-friendly but rich in detail)
Depth and complexity discussion questions for each story
Character analysis and cause/effect graphic organizers
SEL writing prompts
Creative journal tasks: write alternative endings, design emotion maps, and more!
Socratic Seminar with complete implementation guide and suggested topics
Rubrics for assessment
Perfect For:
Gifted small group reading
Socratic seminars
SEL integration with ELA standards
Literary analysis projects
Early finishers or independent study packets
Why You’ll Love It:
Encourages deep empathy, analysis, and critical thinking.
Seamlessly blends mythology, social-emotional learning, and writing skills.
Engaging and flexible for differentiated instruction!
