In this great book you will find timeless stories that have been retold through generations. Many stories from Greek and Roman mythology are included, as are tales from the Illiad and the Odyssey. The book is intended for adults to read to children, but older children could easily read it themselves and adults will find the stories interesting as well. The book is divided into two sections, one for ages five and up, and one for ages eight and up. The first section includes 19 myths, including The Gift of Athena, The Origin of the Seasons, Pegasus the Winged Horse, Cupid and Pschye, and Jason and the Golden Fleece. The second section includes twenty stories, including Perseus and the Gorgon's Head, The Riddle of the Sphinx, The Story of Helen of Troy, The Gods Take Sides, The Wooden Horse, and Aeneas Visits the Lower World. Preceding each myth is a list of vocabulary words and definitions, and pronunciation of difficult words is integrated into the text itself. Excerpts are also included that share how words have entered our language through these stories. ~ Rachel S.
Classic Myths to Read Aloud
Description
The Adventures in Writing program allows students to venture into varied topics pulled from narratives, history, and science as they hone their writing skills. Explore source texts on themes from the Nile to the Colosseum, magnets to dolphins, Leif Eriksson to Roanoke, and more. Students will learn and practice how to write from notes, retell narratives, summarize references, write from pictures, summarize multiple references, and produce inventive writing. A list of suggested literature helps tie in themes (See Teacher book description for a detailed list). This IEW writing curriculum assumes teachers have learned the methodology of and have access to the IEW program, Teaching Writing: Structure and Style, which will be referenced in each unit. The thirty lessons also introduce vocabulary which is practiced regularly, quizzed periodically, ideally incorporated in students’ writing. Students learn words like melodious, colossal, commotion, nutritious, and spacious (with 5 possible quizzes for review). To teach the course, purchase the combo, or individual pieces. For more information, see the individual item descriptions.
| Product Format: | Softcover Book |
|---|---|
| Grades: | PK-AD |
| Brand: | Random House |
| Author: | William F. Russell |
| ISBN: | 9780517588376 |
| Length in Inches: | 8.75 |
| Width in Inches: | 6 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.5 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.85 |
| Edition: | Illustrated |
| Pages: | 272 |