Myths2Movies Moving from Mythology to Pop Culture Co-Operative Research

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This Google Slides ™  lesson plan is designed to be a part of a larger unit, as the culminating project for a unit connecting mythology with modern pop culture. I have included Guided Notes for students on the characteristics of myths, a myth comparison chart, and a project rubric. Simply pair off your scholars, guide them through the notes, provide them with the grading rubric, and let the fun begin!

Objectives: Compare and contrast mythologies from different cultures, and connect the myth to pop culture through movies.

Teacher Prep Time: Print rubrics, student guided notes, and comparison tables, plus 1 hour to familiarize with the PowerPoint!

Lesson Duration: 55 minutes lesson leading to 3 - 5 days as in-class project.

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Myths2Movies Presentation

Guided Notes Adapted from “What is a Myth?” by Mary Magoulick www.facutly.de.gcsu.edu with complete teacher copy

Grading Rubric

Comparison Charts

Teacher notes for implementation

Aligned to the Newly Adopted 2017 TEK Standards (in effect Fall 2019): Strand 3, 110.22, 110.23, and 110.24; Strand 6, 110.22, 110.23 and 110.24; Strand 7, 110.22, 110.23, and 110.24, all Strands inclusive.

Aligned to CCSS: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.8.1, 8.2, 8.5, 8.7, 8.9; CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.8.2 (all), 8.4, 8.5, 8.6, 8.7, 8.8; CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.7.2, 7.5, 7.7, 7.9;  CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.7.2, 7.5, 7.6, 7.7, 7.8

This product is for either ELA or Film Appreciation!

This lesson is appropriate for grades 7-8.

ELA in Middle School

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