Themes in Greek Myths

Grade 445 min

aligned to 4.rl.2 Determine A Theme Of A Story, Drama, Or Poem From Details In The Text; Summarize The Text.

Learning Objective

I can determine the theme of a Greek myth by identifying key details in the story.

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

5 min

The tragic myth of Orpheus and Eurydice - Brendan Pelsue

TED-Ed

Practice

14 min

7 questions β€’ Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

β€œWhat is the main theme of the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice? Use specific details from the story to support your answer. Identify two key details from the story that illustrate the theme of love and loss in the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice. Explain how these details contribute to the overall theme. ”

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