Unraveling the Mystery of Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief

Unraveling the Mystery of Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief

Which Greek god is Percy Jackson's father?

1. Poseidon
2. Apollo
3. Zeus
4. Hades

What is the name of Percy Jackson's best friend?

1. Grover Underwood
2. Annabeth Chase
3. Luke Castellan
4. Clarisse La Rue

Who is the author of 'Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief'?

1. Suzanne Collins
2. Rick Riordan
3. Veronica Roth
4. J.K. Rowling

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to create 5 multiple choice questions about the book Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief.

What do you already know about the book Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief?

Introduction to Percy Jackson

Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief is a fantasy-adventure novel written by Rick Riordan. It follows the story of Percy, a 12-year-old boy who discovers he is a demigod, the son of Poseidon, and must retrieve Zeus' stolen lightning bolt to prevent a war among the gods.

Character Analysis

Explore the main characters in the book, including Percy Jackson, Annabeth Chase, and Grover Underwood. Discuss their roles and personalities.

Plot Overview

Explain the key events and plot points in the book, such as Percy's journey to find the lightning bolt and the challenges he faces along the way.

Setting Exploration

Delve into the setting of the story, including Camp Half-Blood and the modern-day world intertwined with Greek mythology.

Theme Identification

Identify and discuss the themes present in the book, such as friendship, bravery, and the clash of ancient and modern worlds.

Multiple Choice Question Creation

Guide students in creating 5 multiple choice questions about the book, focusing on characters, plot points, setting, and themes.

Question Sharing and Discussion

Have students share their questions with the class and engage in a discussion about the different aspects of the book covered in the questions.

Review and Reflection

Review the key learning points of the lesson and reflect on the process of creating multiple choice questions about Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.