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Learning Objective Today we will identify the structural characteristics of a myth

Learning Objective Today we will identify the structural characteristics of a myth. RC 3.1. Remember. Structural means the way text is put together. Characteristics means the qualities that make up the text . Partner Share. Discuss with your partner the movie Hercules

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Learning Objective Today we will identify the structural characteristics of a myth

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  1. Learning ObjectiveToday we will identify the structural characteristics of a myth RC 3.1

  2. Remember • Structural means the way text is put together. • Characteristics means the qualities that make up the text

  3. Partner Share Discuss with your partner the movie Hercules What kind of character is he?

  4. Myth A myth is a traditional, oral story handed down from generation to generation that is told to explain why some things in nature happen or exist. We cannot tell when they started. The Greeks are known for their myths. Example- Hercules and King Midas

  5. Why is it important to know structural characteristics of a myth? It will help us to become readers by strengthening our comprehension.

  6. Identifying structural characteristicsof a myth. • Read the text. • Ask yourself, “Does it seem to be make believe or explain why some thing in nature exists?” • If it does, then the story is a myth. How the Ducks Got their Fine Feathers

  7. Read the text. • Ask yourself, “Does it seem to be make believe or explain why some thing in nature exists?” • If it does, then the story is a myth. • Pegasus .

  8. What are the structural characteristics of a myth? Why is it important to know the structural characteristics of a myth? • Read the text. • Ask yourself, “Does it seem to be make believe or explain why some thing in nature exists?” • If it does, then the story is a myth. Wings

  9. Guided Practice • Let’s read the story Draco the Dragon We will sequence the story using a flow map and explain why the story is a myth. Print out page 15 from Constellation myths & flow map

  10. Independent Practice • In your teams, you will read a myth. • Step 1- Sequence the myth using a flow map. • Step 2- Pair share why the story is a myth • Step 3- Prepare a quick presentation about your myth for the class

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