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Greek Mythology Allusions Matching Activity

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Greek Mythology Characters, Words, and Phrases cover with directions for matching cards and a mythology allusion standard
Read the directions aloud before handing out the card sets
Matching cards for Hercules and Achilles with word cards: Herculean, mighty, Achilles' Heel and a person's weak spot
Cut apart for a partner matching game on allusions
Matching cards for Athena and King Midas with word cards: Atheneum, wisdom, Midas touch and a person who is always lucky
Add to the card set for a small-group sort
Matching cards for Icarus and Medusa: wings of wax, don't fly too close to the sun, turn to stone and a severely ugly woman
Prompt students to explain each phrase's link to the myth
Matching cards for Orpheus and Odysseus with word cards: Orphic poems, poet and musician, Odyssey and adventure or journey
Literacy center set: pair each hero with two allusions
Cards for Pegasus and Zeus: winged horse, my Pegasus will not go this morning, ruler of the Olympians, Mount Olympus
Final card page; laminate for repeated center use
Blank character cards and word cards for students to create their own mythology character and matching words and phrases
Extension: students invent cards for another myth figure
Mythology allusions practice: students write two words or phrases beside each of 10 characters, from Hercules to Zeus
Follow-up check after the card matching game
Hercules character map: students write words and phrases that allude to Hercules around a picture of the hero
Graphic organizer for brainstorming allusions
Achilles character map: students write words and phrases alluding to Achilles around a picture of the warrior with a shield
Use as an exit ticket or for a second character study
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ELA, Reading, Language Development, Vocabulary

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Grade 3, 4, 5

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This activity is a great way for students to learn about Greek mythology and to understand the meaning of words and phrases. It can help them to better understand allusions to significant characters found in mythology.

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