MYP1 Lesson 12&13 2024

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MYP1 Lesson 12&13

Is there a place for myths in the modern world? 

Reinventing myths

Let's work on the following Activity on page 51:

- Summarize the content of the interview with Rick Riordan in no more than five bullet points or sentences.

Use the tips on the next slide to do so

Reinventing myths

1. Now summarize the content of the interview with Rick Riordan in no more than five bullet points or sentences.

Reinventing myths

2. Groups discussion: What does he say about the appeal of myths?

Read the Extract on page 51 and page 52

- What revelation does Chiron make?

- Which mythical creatures are mentioned in the extract?

- What is mr. D's attitude towards mortals?

-What do we learn about Grover? What techniques does the writer use to establish character?

-What conventions of myth can you identify?

-How does Percy's perspective change in the extract?

Read the Extract on page 51 and page 52

- What revelation does Chiron make?

Gods are real (Zeus, Hera, Apollo)

Mythical creatures are real (satyr, minotaur)

There are immortal beings

Read the Extract on page 51 and page 52

- Which mythical creatures are mentioned in the extract?

Satyrs & Minotaurs

- What is mr. D's attitude towards mortals?

He doesn't like them much. "They have no sense of perspective. They think they've come so far."

Read the Extract on page 51 and page 52

-What do we learn about Grover? What techniques does the writer use to establish character?

He is timid, seems fearsome of Mr. D. & Looks after Percy

" Grover asked timidly", " ...chewed it mournfully", " Grover was dutifully minding his cards", "Grover said: P-please sir...", 

Read the Extract on page 51 and page 52

-What conventions of myth can you identify?

distant thunder on a cloudless day

a goblet appeared on the table

the goblet filled itself with wine

-How does Percy's perspective change in the extract?

He starts to believe in Gods and things that seem impossible or unreal.

Good Afternoon

Comic Books and Superheroes

Quotes

Classroom Activity

So are superheroes the gods and demi-gods of the modern age? Have they replaced the heroes of old? 

Activity 2