Ready Steady Read Together
Mythologica: Non-Fiction Lesson 1
What do you think you know?
What?
Who?
Why?
Where?
How?
When?
Book Talk: Let's explore this illustration.
Explore
What do you know and think?
Even though they are immortal, they often behave like humans: they are always fighting, arguing, sulking and doing nasty and unpleasant things. Which makes for brilliant storytelling!
How might this extract link to the illustration?
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From: Mythologica by Dr. Stephen P. Kershaw © 2019. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Today's Question(s)
A) Find two examples from the text that shows Greek mythology still influences our lives today.
B) What is the importance of mythical monsters in the stories?
Explore
Let me read today's text
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Greek myths have been told for thousands of years, long before books, films or video games existed. People shared these stories by speaking them aloud, passing them from one generation to the next. Over time, the tales often changed, with new details added, old ones forgotten or endings altered. This makes the myths unpredictable and full of surprises. They are not just entertaining; they help people understand the world, explain why things happen and explore ideas about bravery, cleverness and human nature. Every telling is a chance to discover something new. Greek mythology is everywhere. Superstar footballers have the Midas touch, fashion designers have their Muses, we undertake Herculean tasks, we make personal Odysseys, and we all have our Achilles heel. This book gives you a selection of some of the greatest mortals, immortals and monsters in Greek mythology. Human beings are really important in the Greek myths. The stories are full of mighty gods, scary monsters, talking animals and magic, but the heroes and heroines are amazing mortal men and women with big personalities.
Adapted from: Mythologica by Dr. Stephen P. Kershaw © 2019. Adapted for accessibility under CLA Licence. Do not share.
Greek gods and goddesses look like men and women, although they are stronger, more beautiful, and have mysterious powers. Even though they are immortal, they often behave like humans: they are always fighting, arguing, sulking and doing nasty and unpleasant things. Which makes for brilliant storytelling! Mythical monsters are awesome and frightening, and even the gods and goddesses can have trouble controlling them. Heroes often have to fight and subdue them, so that the world can be a safer place for all of us.
MYTHS ARE IMPORTANT
GREEK NAMES ARE HARD
Greek myths are much more than children's stories… they might, or might not, be true, but this doesn't take away their power. They are traditional tales that are incredibly important to the people who tell them. But they are also free-flowing, adaptable, and very good for us to think about. They help us to understand the world.
Greek names can be really difficult, and there are lots of different ways of spelling them in English. Achilles is really Akhilleus in Greek; Clytemnestra is actually Klytaimnestra and Opedius is called Oidipous. Sometimes the Greek gods and heroes are given Roman names too, so Odysseus becomes Ulysses, and Zeus becomes Jupiter or Jove! So we've chosen the most familiar spellings, but given you their names in Greek too!
Adapted from: Mythologica by Dr. Stephen P. Kershaw © 2019. Adapted for accessibility under CLA Licence. Do not share.
Vocabulary
Explore
Hover for definitions!
mortals
subdue
immortals
familiar
free-flowing
adaptable
Explore
From: Mythologica by Dr. Stephen P. Kershaw © 2019. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
I will model the first.
Find the word or phrase Read the sentence Talk about it to a partner
mortals
Explore
Find Read Talk
Superstar footballers have the Midas touch, fashion designers have their Muses, we undertake Herculean tasks, we make personal Odysseys, and we all have our Achilles heel. This book gives you a selection of some of the greatest mortals, immortals and monsters in Greek mythology.
Reveal Vocabulary
Adapted from: Mythologica by Dr. Stephen P. Kershaw © 2019. Adapted for accessibility under CLA Licence. Do not share.
mortals
Your turn
immortals
Find the word or phrase Read the sentence Talk about it to a partner
subdue
familiar
free-flowing
adaptable
Use your text
Explore
Vocabulary Check & Re-read
Explore
Reveal Vocabulary
Teacher Note: Re-read if time allows.
Greek myths have been told for thousands of years, long before books, films or video games existed. People shared these stories by speaking them aloud, passing them from one generation to the next. Over time, the tales often changed, with new details added, old ones forgotten or endings altered. This makes the myths unpredictable and full of surprises. They are not just entertaining; they help people understand the world, explain why things happen and explore ideas about bravery, cleverness and human nature. Every telling is a chance to discover something new. Greek mythology is everywhere. Superstar footballers have the Midas touch, fashion designers have their Muses, we undertake Herculean tasks, we make personal Odysseys, and we all have our Achilles heel. This book gives you a selection of some of the greatest mortals, immortals and monsters in Greek mythology. Human beings are really important in the Greek myths. The stories are full of mighty gods, scary monsters, talking animals and magic, but the heroes and heroines are amazing mortal men and women with big personalities.
Adapted from: Mythologica by Dr. Stephen P. Kershaw © 2019. Adapted for accessibility under CLA Licence. Do not share.
Reveal Vocabulary
Teacher Note: Re-read if time allows.
Greek gods and goddesses look like men and women, although they are stronger, more beautiful, and have mysterious powers. Even though they are immortal, they often behave like humans: they are always fighting, arguing, sulking and doing nasty and unpleasant things. Which makes for brilliant storytelling! Mythical monsters are awesome and frightening, and even the gods and goddesses can have trouble controlling them. Heroes often have to fight and subdue them, so that the world can be a safer place for all of us.
MYTHS ARE IMPORTANT
GREEK NAMES ARE HARD
Greek myths are much more than children's stories… they might, or might not, be true, but this doesn't take away their power. They are traditional tales that are incredibly important to the people who tell them. But they are also free-flowing, adaptable, and very good for us to think about. They help us to understand the world.
Greek names can be really difficult, and there are lots of different ways of spelling them in English. Achilles is really Akhilleus in Greek; Clytemnestra is actually Klytaimnestra and Opedius is called Oidipous. Sometimes the Greek gods and heroes are given Roman names too, so Odysseus becomes Ulysses, and Zeus becomes Jupiter or Jove! So we've chosen the most familiar spellings, but given you their names in Greek too!
Adapted from: Mythologica by Dr. Stephen P. Kershaw © 2019. Adapted for accessibility under CLA Licence. Do not share.
Fluency
Explore
Let me use my reader's voice...
Greek gods and goddesses look like men and women, although they are stronger, more beautiful, and have mysterious powers. Even though they are immortal, they often behave like humans: they are always fighting, arguing, sulking and doing nasty and unpleasant things. Which makes for brilliant storytelling!
What did you notice?
Volume
Pace
Smoothness
Phrasing
Expression
Explore
From: Mythologica by Dr. Stephen P. Kershaw © 2019. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
My Turn
Your Turn
Echo Read
Greek gods and goddesses look like men and women,
although they are stronger, more beautiful, and have mysterious powers.
Even though they are immortal, they often behave like humans:
they are always fighting, arguing, sulking and doing nasty and unpleasant things.
Which makes for brilliant storytelling!
Explore
From: Mythologica by Dr. Stephen P. Kershaw © 2019. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Sound like a reader!
Stand up!
Choral Read
Greek gods and goddesses look like men and women, although they are stronger, more beautiful, and have mysterious powers. Even though they are immortal, they often behave like humans: they are always fighting, arguing, sulking and doing nasty and unpleasant things. Which makes for brilliant storytelling!
Explore
From: Mythologica by Dr. Stephen P. Kershaw © 2019. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Strategy Focus
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Strategy: Look Around & Find and Take
Be a word thief and steal what you've been asked to find...
A) Find two examples from the text that shows Greek mythology still influences our lives today.
What's the question asking? Now, what are you looking for?
Let me show you
Reveal Text Marks
Greek mythology is everywhere. Superstar footballers have the Midas touch, fashion designers have their Muses, we undertake Herculean tasks, we make personal Odysseys, and we all have our Achilles heel. This book gives you a selection of some of the greatest mortals, immortals and monsters in Greek mythology.
Reveal Explainer
I’ll look around the part of the text that suggests Greek mythology is still important today. The heading ‘Greek mythology is everywhere’ tells me the examples will be nearby. I then read the list carefully and find and take a clear example. For instance, the text says, ‘Superstar footballers have the Midas touch.’ I find and take this phrase because it shows a Greek myth being used in modern life.
A) Find two examples from the text that shows Greek mythology still influences our lives today.
Teach
From: Mythologica by Dr. Stephen P. Kershaw © 2019. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Strategy Stop
What else could you use to answer today's question(s)?
Teach
Your Turn
A) Find two examples from the text that shows Greek mythology still influences our lives today.
B) What is the importance of mythical monsters in the stories?
Find the answers
Text mark
Explore
Acceptable Answers
Text Mark Evidence we undertake Herculean tasks
influences how we describe difficult tasks
A) Find two examples from the text that shows Greek mythology still influences our lives today.
Text Mark Evidence we make personal Odysseys
influences how we describe personal journeys
Text Mark Evidence we all have our Achilles heel
influences how we describe weaknesses
Click on the evidence to reveal acceptable answers
Practise & Apply
Acceptable Answers
Text Mark Evidence awesome and frightening
they add excitement and danger to the stories
B) What is the importance of mythical monsters in the stories?
Text Mark Evidence even the gods and goddesses can have trouble controlling them
they are powerful and difficult to control, which increases the importance of heroes
Text Mark Evidence heroes often have to fight and subdue them, so that the world can be a safer place for all of us
they create challenges that heroes must overcome to protect others
Click on the evidence to reveal acceptable answers
Practise & Apply
Quiz Time
Start
Picture Me
Which image is the best match for ‘subdue’?
Which One's Right?
Which word is closest in meaning to ‘free-flowing’?
B) frozen
A) flexible
C) stuck
D) rigid
True or False?
Monsters in myths are easy for heroes to control.
True
False
Fill the Gaps
adaptable
traditional
free-flowing
Greek myths are much more than children's stories… they might, or might not, be true, but this doesn't take away their power. They are tales that are incredibly important to the people who tell them. But they are also , , and very good for us to think about. They help us to understand the world.
Discuss then check
Click if correct
Feedback: Who did what well?
FindRead Talk
EchoRead
ChoralRead
ReadingStrategy
Answers & Text Marks
Other...
To be a book lover, you could...
focus on fun facts.
Reveal
Write down interesting or surprising facts you learn.
Copyright Notice
This document has been supplied under a CLA Licence with specific terms of use. It is protected by copyright and, save as may be permitted by law, it may not be further copied, stored, re-copied electronically or otherwise shared, even for internal purposes, without the prior further permission of the Rightsholder. Extracts sourced and adapted for accessibility from: Mythologica by Dr. Stephen P. Kershaw © 2019 Schools must purchase the original text for full content.
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Ready Steady Read Together
Mythologica: Non-Fiction Lesson 1
What do you think you know?
What?
Who?
Why?
Where?
How?
When?
Book Talk: Let's explore this illustration.
Explore
What do you know and think?
Even though they are immortal, they often behave like humans: they are always fighting, arguing, sulking and doing nasty and unpleasant things. Which makes for brilliant storytelling!
How might this extract link to the illustration?
Explore
From: Mythologica by Dr. Stephen P. Kershaw © 2019. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Today's Question(s)
A) Find two examples from the text that shows Greek mythology still influences our lives today.
B) What is the importance of mythical monsters in the stories?
Explore
Let me read today's text
Explore
Greek myths have been told for thousands of years, long before books, films or video games existed. People shared these stories by speaking them aloud, passing them from one generation to the next. Over time, the tales often changed, with new details added, old ones forgotten or endings altered. This makes the myths unpredictable and full of surprises. They are not just entertaining; they help people understand the world, explain why things happen and explore ideas about bravery, cleverness and human nature. Every telling is a chance to discover something new. Greek mythology is everywhere. Superstar footballers have the Midas touch, fashion designers have their Muses, we undertake Herculean tasks, we make personal Odysseys, and we all have our Achilles heel. This book gives you a selection of some of the greatest mortals, immortals and monsters in Greek mythology. Human beings are really important in the Greek myths. The stories are full of mighty gods, scary monsters, talking animals and magic, but the heroes and heroines are amazing mortal men and women with big personalities.
Adapted from: Mythologica by Dr. Stephen P. Kershaw © 2019. Adapted for accessibility under CLA Licence. Do not share.
Greek gods and goddesses look like men and women, although they are stronger, more beautiful, and have mysterious powers. Even though they are immortal, they often behave like humans: they are always fighting, arguing, sulking and doing nasty and unpleasant things. Which makes for brilliant storytelling! Mythical monsters are awesome and frightening, and even the gods and goddesses can have trouble controlling them. Heroes often have to fight and subdue them, so that the world can be a safer place for all of us.
MYTHS ARE IMPORTANT
GREEK NAMES ARE HARD
Greek myths are much more than children's stories… they might, or might not, be true, but this doesn't take away their power. They are traditional tales that are incredibly important to the people who tell them. But they are also free-flowing, adaptable, and very good for us to think about. They help us to understand the world.
Greek names can be really difficult, and there are lots of different ways of spelling them in English. Achilles is really Akhilleus in Greek; Clytemnestra is actually Klytaimnestra and Opedius is called Oidipous. Sometimes the Greek gods and heroes are given Roman names too, so Odysseus becomes Ulysses, and Zeus becomes Jupiter or Jove! So we've chosen the most familiar spellings, but given you their names in Greek too!
Adapted from: Mythologica by Dr. Stephen P. Kershaw © 2019. Adapted for accessibility under CLA Licence. Do not share.
Vocabulary
Explore
Hover for definitions!
mortals
subdue
immortals
familiar
free-flowing
adaptable
Explore
From: Mythologica by Dr. Stephen P. Kershaw © 2019. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
I will model the first.
Find the word or phrase Read the sentence Talk about it to a partner
mortals
Explore
Find Read Talk
Superstar footballers have the Midas touch, fashion designers have their Muses, we undertake Herculean tasks, we make personal Odysseys, and we all have our Achilles heel. This book gives you a selection of some of the greatest mortals, immortals and monsters in Greek mythology.
Reveal Vocabulary
Adapted from: Mythologica by Dr. Stephen P. Kershaw © 2019. Adapted for accessibility under CLA Licence. Do not share.
mortals
Your turn
immortals
Find the word or phrase Read the sentence Talk about it to a partner
subdue
familiar
free-flowing
adaptable
Use your text
Explore
Vocabulary Check & Re-read
Explore
Reveal Vocabulary
Teacher Note: Re-read if time allows.
Greek myths have been told for thousands of years, long before books, films or video games existed. People shared these stories by speaking them aloud, passing them from one generation to the next. Over time, the tales often changed, with new details added, old ones forgotten or endings altered. This makes the myths unpredictable and full of surprises. They are not just entertaining; they help people understand the world, explain why things happen and explore ideas about bravery, cleverness and human nature. Every telling is a chance to discover something new. Greek mythology is everywhere. Superstar footballers have the Midas touch, fashion designers have their Muses, we undertake Herculean tasks, we make personal Odysseys, and we all have our Achilles heel. This book gives you a selection of some of the greatest mortals, immortals and monsters in Greek mythology. Human beings are really important in the Greek myths. The stories are full of mighty gods, scary monsters, talking animals and magic, but the heroes and heroines are amazing mortal men and women with big personalities.
Adapted from: Mythologica by Dr. Stephen P. Kershaw © 2019. Adapted for accessibility under CLA Licence. Do not share.
Reveal Vocabulary
Teacher Note: Re-read if time allows.
Greek gods and goddesses look like men and women, although they are stronger, more beautiful, and have mysterious powers. Even though they are immortal, they often behave like humans: they are always fighting, arguing, sulking and doing nasty and unpleasant things. Which makes for brilliant storytelling! Mythical monsters are awesome and frightening, and even the gods and goddesses can have trouble controlling them. Heroes often have to fight and subdue them, so that the world can be a safer place for all of us.
MYTHS ARE IMPORTANT
GREEK NAMES ARE HARD
Greek myths are much more than children's stories… they might, or might not, be true, but this doesn't take away their power. They are traditional tales that are incredibly important to the people who tell them. But they are also free-flowing, adaptable, and very good for us to think about. They help us to understand the world.
Greek names can be really difficult, and there are lots of different ways of spelling them in English. Achilles is really Akhilleus in Greek; Clytemnestra is actually Klytaimnestra and Opedius is called Oidipous. Sometimes the Greek gods and heroes are given Roman names too, so Odysseus becomes Ulysses, and Zeus becomes Jupiter or Jove! So we've chosen the most familiar spellings, but given you their names in Greek too!
Adapted from: Mythologica by Dr. Stephen P. Kershaw © 2019. Adapted for accessibility under CLA Licence. Do not share.
Fluency
Explore
Let me use my reader's voice...
Greek gods and goddesses look like men and women, although they are stronger, more beautiful, and have mysterious powers. Even though they are immortal, they often behave like humans: they are always fighting, arguing, sulking and doing nasty and unpleasant things. Which makes for brilliant storytelling!
What did you notice?
Volume
Pace
Smoothness
Phrasing
Expression
Explore
From: Mythologica by Dr. Stephen P. Kershaw © 2019. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
My Turn
Your Turn
Echo Read
Greek gods and goddesses look like men and women,
although they are stronger, more beautiful, and have mysterious powers.
Even though they are immortal, they often behave like humans:
they are always fighting, arguing, sulking and doing nasty and unpleasant things.
Which makes for brilliant storytelling!
Explore
From: Mythologica by Dr. Stephen P. Kershaw © 2019. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Sound like a reader!
Stand up!
Choral Read
Greek gods and goddesses look like men and women, although they are stronger, more beautiful, and have mysterious powers. Even though they are immortal, they often behave like humans: they are always fighting, arguing, sulking and doing nasty and unpleasant things. Which makes for brilliant storytelling!
Explore
From: Mythologica by Dr. Stephen P. Kershaw © 2019. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Strategy Focus
Explore
Strategy: Look Around & Find and Take
Be a word thief and steal what you've been asked to find...
A) Find two examples from the text that shows Greek mythology still influences our lives today.
What's the question asking? Now, what are you looking for?
Let me show you
Reveal Text Marks
Greek mythology is everywhere. Superstar footballers have the Midas touch, fashion designers have their Muses, we undertake Herculean tasks, we make personal Odysseys, and we all have our Achilles heel. This book gives you a selection of some of the greatest mortals, immortals and monsters in Greek mythology.
Reveal Explainer
I’ll look around the part of the text that suggests Greek mythology is still important today. The heading ‘Greek mythology is everywhere’ tells me the examples will be nearby. I then read the list carefully and find and take a clear example. For instance, the text says, ‘Superstar footballers have the Midas touch.’ I find and take this phrase because it shows a Greek myth being used in modern life.
A) Find two examples from the text that shows Greek mythology still influences our lives today.
Teach
From: Mythologica by Dr. Stephen P. Kershaw © 2019. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Strategy Stop
What else could you use to answer today's question(s)?
Teach
Your Turn
A) Find two examples from the text that shows Greek mythology still influences our lives today.
B) What is the importance of mythical monsters in the stories?
Find the answers
Text mark
Explore
Acceptable Answers
Text Mark Evidence we undertake Herculean tasks
influences how we describe difficult tasks
A) Find two examples from the text that shows Greek mythology still influences our lives today.
Text Mark Evidence we make personal Odysseys
influences how we describe personal journeys
Text Mark Evidence we all have our Achilles heel
influences how we describe weaknesses
Click on the evidence to reveal acceptable answers
Practise & Apply
Acceptable Answers
Text Mark Evidence awesome and frightening
they add excitement and danger to the stories
B) What is the importance of mythical monsters in the stories?
Text Mark Evidence even the gods and goddesses can have trouble controlling them
they are powerful and difficult to control, which increases the importance of heroes
Text Mark Evidence heroes often have to fight and subdue them, so that the world can be a safer place for all of us
they create challenges that heroes must overcome to protect others
Click on the evidence to reveal acceptable answers
Practise & Apply
Quiz Time
Start
Picture Me
Which image is the best match for ‘subdue’?
Which One's Right?
Which word is closest in meaning to ‘free-flowing’?
B) frozen
A) flexible
C) stuck
D) rigid
True or False?
Monsters in myths are easy for heroes to control.
True
False
Fill the Gaps
adaptable
traditional
free-flowing
Greek myths are much more than children's stories… they might, or might not, be true, but this doesn't take away their power. They are tales that are incredibly important to the people who tell them. But they are also , , and very good for us to think about. They help us to understand the world.
Discuss then check
Click if correct
Feedback: Who did what well?
FindRead Talk
EchoRead
ChoralRead
ReadingStrategy
Answers & Text Marks
Other...
To be a book lover, you could...
focus on fun facts.
Reveal
Write down interesting or surprising facts you learn.
Copyright Notice
This document has been supplied under a CLA Licence with specific terms of use. It is protected by copyright and, save as may be permitted by law, it may not be further copied, stored, re-copied electronically or otherwise shared, even for internal purposes, without the prior further permission of the Rightsholder. Extracts sourced and adapted for accessibility from: Mythologica by Dr. Stephen P. Kershaw © 2019 Schools must purchase the original text for full content.
traditional
adaptable
free-flowing