Greek & Roman Gods Reading Cards | 90 Illustrated Close Reading Passages for ELA

Explore the Gods of Greek and Roman Mythology: An Illustrated Resource Bundle for Middle and High School ELA & HumanitiesEasily build essential background knowledge on Greek and Roman gods—an enduring topic in English Language Arts and Humanities. This educational digital bundle includes illustrated passages, comprehension tools, and a flexible reading card format to support deep student engagement. Perfect for:

• Carousel and gallery walk protocols
• Small-group close reading
• Text annotation and vocabulary development
• Building content-area knowledge in literature and art

What’s Included:

✔ 90 Illustrated Reading Cards, featuring:

• Primordial Beings: Gaia, Uranos, the Castration Myth
• Titan Gods: Kronos, Rhea, Oceanus, Helios, Hecate, Atlas, etc.
• Olympians: Zeus, Hera, Athena, Poseidon, Apollo, Artemis, Aphrodite, Hestia, Hephaestus, Demeter, Ares, Dionysus, Hermes
• Pan & Satyrs: Myths and comparative panic gods
• Underworld Figures: Hades, Persephone, Furies, Fates
• Anthropomorphic Concepts: Nyx, Eros, Janus, Lares & Penates
• Giants & Monsters: Hundred-Handers, Enceladus, more

✔ Teacher's Guide with protocols for carousel/gallery walk

✔ Reading Strategy Tools:

• Task cards
• Notecatchers
• Vocabulary support (Frayer Model)
• Assessment questions and self-checking Easel activity

Skills Developed:

• Literary Analysis: Tone, symbolism, myth archetypes
• Reading Comprehension: Summary, main idea, text evidence
• Critical Thinking: Making connections across texts and contexts
• Art History & Humanities Integration: Connections to archaeology and visual culture

Formats Available:

• Printable PDF
• Google Docs/Slides (Google Workspace) 

Bonus Content:

• Informational texts and dictionary-style entries
• Classical artwork references
• Temple and archaeological site connections
• Excerpts from Homeric and Orphic Hymns
• Links to literature (Homer, Euripides, Ovid, Plato, etc.)
• Cross-walk of Most Popular Educational Standards Alignment Chart

Appendix

• A. Reading Protocols
• B. Task Cards
• C. Vocabulary Supports
• D. Notecatchers
• E. Further Reading