12 Myths of Love & Discord | Thematic Unit for Middle & High School ELA 8-11

Whether it is love or chaos, or an admixture of both, the twelve tales from classic literature that comprise the “Love & Discord” thematic unit are sure to entice, enthrall, and provoke adolescent learners in an English Language Arts or Humanities classroom: This Educational Digital Download is available as a PDF and Google Workspace (Slides, etc.).

The unit bundle contains the following:

• Orpheus & Eurydice
• Europa & the Bull
• Daphne & Apollo
• Endymion
• Narcissus & Echo
• Pygmalion & Galatea
• Leda & the Swan
• The Judgment of Paris
• Cupid & Psyche
• Pyramus & Thisbe
• Egyptian Love Lyrics
• Love’s Origin (from Plato)
• Bonus Files:
  • Io and Other Lovers
  • Thematic Unit Standards Alignment Chart (Common Core, TEKS, VA SOL)

I created this resource with middle and high school students in mind. Know that this educational digital download supplements a unit on Greek Mythology. The download does not contain copyrighted material. The content provided is either the original content of Stones of Erasmus or contains content in the public domain. It is designed for an English Language Arts Mythology unit.

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