Social Studies G8 Enrichment - Folktales, Myths and Legends

FOLKLORE, MYTHS AND LEGENDS SOCIAL STUDIES GRADE 8 ENRICHMENT

THE EWING PUBLIC SCHOOLS 2099 Pennington Road Ewing, NJ 08618

BOE Approval Date: Revised:

August 29, 2016 FMS Social Studies Teachers David Hurley, Supervisor

Michael Nitti Superintendent

In accordance with The Ewing Public Schools' Policy 2230, Course Guides, this curriculum has been reviewed and found to be in compliance with all policies and all affirmative action criteria.

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Preface Scope of Essential Learning:

Unit 1: Introduction to Mythology (8 Days) Unit 2: Mythology of the Ancient World (13 Days) Unit 3: The Hero's Journey (13 Days)

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Preface

This enrichment will provide students the opportunity to explore the world of folktales, myths and legends. Beginning with the earliest of myths, the course allows students to continue their way through the many folktales and myths that have followed them.

Students will be able to explore how and why folktales began and the roles that they have played in societies over time. Since the `hero' is an important aspect to many myths and folktales, it would not be a worthwhile course unless the role of the hero in myths and folktales of the past were explored and a connection to current movies was presented.

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Unit 1: Introduction to Mythology (8 Days)

Why Is This Unit Important?

This unit will introduce students to the role that myths play in society. Myths from around the world reflect the culture of its people - their values, beliefs and traditions. Myths were handed down from generation to generation by word of mouth. Students will gain an appreciation for the stories that explain things that people have questioned over time. They will come to understand that myths from around the world often use the same theme and the student will learn why there are differences and what they teach us about the cultures they represent.

Enduring Understandings

? Reflect on the role that myths play in society. ? Explain the purpose of myths in society. ? Recognize the cultural traits that are found in myths.

Essential Questions

? Why study mythology? ? How do different cultures explain the beginning of the world, the origin of man or

natural events (storms, flooding, etc.)? ? What unique cultural traits are revealed in myths?

Acquired Knowledge

? The purpose of myths is to explain, inform and entertain. ? Differences in myths reflect the uniqueness of the geographic location of each

culture.

Acquired Skills

? Identify the structure and purpose of selected myths. ? Explain the similarities between myths from different geographic locations. ? Research the origins of myths that are presented. ? Create an original myth which will include a structure and purpose.

Major Assessments

Formative Assessment ? Graphic organizer (Venn Diagram, compare/contrast) ? Class discussions that explore the message of the myths and make personal

connections

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Summative Assessment

? Create an original myth using elements taught in this course.

Interdisciplinary Connections:

? Reading strategies such as cause and effect, compare/contrast ? Analyzing pictures ? Description of event, person or idea ? Putting events in sequential order

Accommodations and Modifications

? Study guides for unit test ? Review games ? Copy of notes for slow writers to use and return to teacher ? Fill-in-the-blank chapter note sheets for lower learners and IEP students ? Highlight key words on quizzes and tests ? Assign certain reading passages to lower level students ahead of reading aloud

for students to practice on their own

Extensions:

? Students will research various myths and folktales and present information discovered to the class.

Standards:

Reading Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies: Grades 6-8: ? CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RH.6-8.1-2 ? CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RH.6-8.4-5 ? CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RH.6-8.7-9

Writing Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies: Grades 6-8: ? CCSS.ELA-Literacy.WHST.6-8.2, 7-9

Teacher Resources:

? Rosenberg, Donna. World Mythology: An Anthology of the Great Myths and Epics. McGraw-Hill, 2001

? ? ? teacherspayteachers/ ? Writing Myths -

writing-myths

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