This book is an informational text written about the twelve major Greek gods and goddesses. The information contained within the book is similar to that of other books on our list, but the illustrations are what sets this book apart. It is done in cartoon format. The entire book looks like a comic book and is particularly engaging for children. It’s presentation will encourage our students to read more about Greek mythology. Ancient Greece (DK Eyewitness Books). 2004. DK Publishing. This DK Eyewitness Book covers the topics surrounding Ancient Greece, including the gods and goddesses. Other topics covered include architecture, history, achievements of the Greeks, Greek civilization, ancient Greek life, and the influence of Ancient Greece on modern-day culture. The illustrations are mostly photographs of places and artifacts. This book is a wonderful resource for students to learn more about the culture that is the source of these Greek myths we are learning about. Standard Course of Study Correlation Chart Unit Assignment NC Language Arts Standard Course of for 5th Grade Wide reading is represented in the texts we’ve 1.03 Increase reading and writing vocabulary chosen. We cover all facets of Greek through: Mythology using internet sources, fictional wide reading. sources, and informational sources. word study. word reference materials. Word appears in every section of this content area study. unit. There are tier 2 words represented in writing process elements. groups of 5-7 throughout and they are writing as a tool. assessed at the end. A variety of activities debate.
This book is an informational text written about the twelve major Greek gods and goddesses. The information contained within the book is similar to that of other books on our list, but the illustrations are what sets this book apart. It is done in cartoon format. The entire book looks like a comic book and is particularly engaging for children. It’s presentation will encourage our students to read more about Greek mythology. Ancient Greece (DK Eyewitness Books). 2004. DK Publishing. This DK Eyewitness Book covers the topics surrounding Ancient Greece, including the gods and goddesses. Other topics covered include architecture, history, achievements of the Greeks, Greek civilization, ancient Greek life, and the influence of Ancient Greece on modern-day culture. The illustrations are mostly photographs of places and artifacts. This book is a wonderful resource for students to learn more about the culture that is the source of these Greek myths we are learning about. Standard Course of Study Correlation Chart Unit Assignment NC Language Arts Standard Course of for 5th Grade Wide reading is represented in the texts we’ve chosen. We cover all facets of Greek Mythology using internet sources, fictional sources, and informational sources. Word appears in every section of this unit. There are tier 2 words represented in groups of 5-7 throughout and they are assessed at the end. A variety of activities 1.03 Increase reading and writing vocabulary through: wide reading. word study. word reference materials. content area study. writing process elements. writing as a tool. debate.
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