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45 Ways Myth Becomes Language | Engaging Language Study in Greco-Roman Myth 7-12
We often use words and phrases from Greek Mythology and do not even realize it! Have you ever had a “mercurial” friend or met someone on a “Saturday”? You may have never climbed a “volcano” or caught an “echo” — but these words and phrases derive from mythology. Note: The following educational digital download is compatible with PDF and Google Workspace.
How do I use this resource? The following resource can be used as a stand-alone study guide for mythology-based vocabulary with Frayer Models. It is also designed as a study guide for Bernard Evslin’s 1966 book of mythology, Heroes, Gods, and Monsters. Also included is a reproducible note-taking template.
Let’s dive into a fun vocabulary adventure! Here’s what you need to do (and feel free to adapt to your students’ needs):
- Print the Illustrated Word List: This is your treasure map for our word hunt. Each page has unique terms and definitions.
- Create Your Deck: Cut out the terms and definitions from the printed pages. Mix them up to create a scrambled deck of vocabulary cards.
- Distribute the Cards: Pass out the cards to all the students. If we have a smaller class today, students might get more than one card.
- Start the Hunt: Now, it’s time for the fun part! Each student needs to find the matching pair for their term or definition.
- Could you verify the Match? Please bring it to me once a pair is found. I’ll check to make sure it’s a perfect match! Remember, this is not just a game but a journey through the fascinating world of words. Happy hunting!
Play MythoMatch — a Digital Game!: Use the Google Workspace student-facing version to play a digital game called MythoMatch and complete Frayer model cards for all 45 words.
The lesson matrix is also a teacher-facing guide to match the myth-based vocabulary with its appropriate lesson in the Stones of Erasmus mythology series. The lesson resources and activities are aligned to Common Core, TEKS, and VA SOL academic standards. Use the “Further Reading Guide” to plan mythology-based extension activities or assign a research project.
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