Not just on greek mythology but any major mythos, hindu, egyptian, nordic, etc. But whatever it is that draws you to greek mythology, youll probably find at least a book or two on this list that fits what youre looking for. People of ancient greece notebooking unit for middle and high school. A writing with writers activity this rich resource from scholastic helps students learn about and write in the genres of myths, folktales, and fairy tales. Because the students do not have much time once they leave school to work on their projects, i have set up a unit that takes place in the classroom.
Prepare students for their future, and put them on a path towards high demand, high. Legendary tales will illustrate how these famous anecdotes have helped humans make sense of the world. Did this specific top picks list help you decide to do any of the following. I wasnt what youd call a great student either but this book was life changing for me. A greek mythology inspired literature circles packet that can be used throughout the school year, or can be used for one book maybe a fantasy one or one quarter. Heroes, villains, underdogs, pranksters, romance, betrayal, and intrigue is it mount olympus or junior high school. I would have loved to take a class dedicated to mythology. Now retired, im taking a class at our osher lifelong learning institute at north carolina state university on mythology. My mythology class needs good books that are on their grade level.
But then, on her twelfth birthday, iris mysteriously receives a copy ofbulfinchs mythology and discovers thatthe entire pantheon of gods are living in the greater philadelphia area. Introduce students to the classic, compelling adventures of ancient greece in this accessible collection of greek mythology books. You may be concerned to teach about greek mythology. Throughout the year, our preplanned lessons guide the student through the entire old. If youre still fascinated with greek mythology books, or looking for percy jackson or circe readalikes, youll find the best of them here for adults, teens, and kids alike. Years later, i found myself considering a mythology unit for high school students. It can be fascinating to learn about zeus and jupiter and their expansive families. Dramatizing folktales, legends, and myths elementary students work together to research, select, and dramatize a native american myth or legend. The 10 best greek mythology books norse mythology for smart. Jace, the boy who wants to understand her, is thrown in the middle when his. If youre fascinated by greek mythology books, or looking for percy. At some point during their grade school years, lots of kids go through a big mythology phase they cant get enough of stories about gods, goddesses, and other. Extra consideration for best answer given not just for a list of books but a line or two about why you should read each book. High school students study myth and folklores legendary tales in this online class.
Mythology books for middle school 23 books goodreads. Resources for greek mythology unit study im planning on doing a greek mythology unit study in the spring to go with reading seeing the play of the lightening thief. Originally published in 1990, i think, which makes it fairly recent. Anyone have a link to a site, fun activities, or a book. For high school students, it can serve as an important introduction to classic mythology that can help them better understand the themes behind other works like the iliad and the odyssey. Mythology books for middle school im a yachildrens public librarian and every year one of the 7th grade language arts teachers makes her kids do a mythology report. My interest and background in mythology have served me well as an english major, grad student, parent, school librarian, and lifelong heavy reader. Its gotta be better than having kids slog through shakespeare.
Im a yachildrens public librarian and every year one of the 7th grade language arts teachers makes her. Teaching mythology in middle school and high school is a great way to get students interested in. Myths, folktales, and fairy tales for grades 79 scholastic. A middle school student asks about norse mythology and norse religion back in november, i posted my answers to a series of questions that a high school student asked me for a project on norse mythology. Goddess girls series is a book about a special school on mt. Writing workshops with professional authors are sure to fire up students. Strategies to teach myths and legends to high school students. The best mythologybased books for teens the ya shelf. A middle school student asks about norse mythology and. I was first introduced to mythology in my high school latin class. Grades 912 the ewing public schools 31 lower ferry road ewing, nj 08618 boe approval date.
Choose from used and new textbooks or get instant access with etextbooks and digital materials. Students will receive the digital fjcl mythology study guide for both greek and roman mythology. This slideshow discusses the relevance of greek mythology to a middle or high school students life. See more ideas about mythology, greek mythology and greek. Introducing your kids to greek mythology books at an early age can be an. Each of these playful chapter books tells the story of a goddess girl as she navigates the challenges of school, friendship, and growing up. Through circumstances that tend to preclude adult, secondhand description, he leaves his prep school in pennsylvania and goes underground in new york city for three days. I like that students can retake quizzes until they achieve a perfect score.
My students loved learning about the different gods and goddesses, the crazy myths, and how people in the past explained things they didnt understand. And its not the textbooks fault it is an online textbook for classical mythology after all but i think this textbook would be the most helpful to students who are already on their way to having some experience with the figures from greek mythology. Ive used this resource with my middle school students and it has been such a hit that i ordered zachary hambys other book as well. The gods and goddesses of olympus geared toward the early elementaryaged student, this book offers a brief overview of many of the gods and goddesses with a focus on the greek myths of who the world was created. A time came when many tribes of this aryan race moved on to other lands. Teaching mythology requires teaching a new set of reading strategiesreading strategies that explore cultures, recognizing themes, and visualizing. The heronarrator of the catcher in the rye is an ancient child of sixteen, a native new yorker named holden caulfield. Free 12 week greek mythology unit homeschool giveaways. Of course mythology isnt limited to the greeks and romans. Poseidons running a clam shack, aphrodites doing makeovers, apollos playing tenor sax. Greek mythology books retellings, translations, and commentary continue to be some of my favorite reads.
Ancient history and literature is a oneyear curriculum that integrates history, english, and bible 3 fullyear credits. Also became a fan of the daulaires mythology books. Another high school student asks about norse mythology and norse religion, part one i regularly receive emails from students of various ages asking to interview me about norse mythology. So what books do you think junior high students should buy or borrow or read and might enjoy. Teach your students about ancient greek mythology with this scholastic book list featuring classic myths about zeus, ulysses, the golden fleece, and more. This unit study is unique, in that it will work with any greek mythology book of your choosing. West the myths that mystify this ted talk by devdutt pattanaik compares and contrasts views of the western world and india. Hamiltons book is considered the standard by which all other books on mythology are measured. Mythology qualifies as a humanities credit, which is a requirement for graduation.
Grace will start at a new school, gretchen spends her time fighting monsters. You may be concerned to teach about greek mythology with all the mysticism, fantasy and. Our list includes great books that introduce readers to the classic. Using knowledge of and references to classical mythology, students. But then, on her twelfth birthday, iris mysteriously receives a copy ofbulfinchs mythology and. Favorite greek myths classic books for children at. Favorite greek myths the darkness of night was a serpent, slain by their sungods arrows. It can be used as an introduction or springboard to a larger unit on greek mythology.
And since there are so many mythologybased books for ya readers, its not always. This book has lesson plans for teaching mythology in the classroom, including creation myths, nature myths, fire myths, and hero myths. Most elementary and junior high school children find that mythology is one of their favorite units in school. A childs introduction to greek mythology this book. Give your middle and high school students practice with independent research and a chance to learn more about over 50 fascinating individuals from ancient greece with this free download. Help me give my students the book, rick riordans percy jacksons greek gods. I use different literature circle themes each quarter so my students. Best mythology books for kids and teens common sense media. The reaching olympus series uses classroomtested readers theater scriptstories specifically designed for 6th12th grade students to retell the great myths and legends of world mythology. I got it when i was 14, so i can definitely vouch for its accessibility for high school students. Hes a student from aglionby, and blue knows better than to.
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