Unit 2 Quests week 1 - Percy Jackson and the Olympians (introduction)

• Engels
• Voortgezet speciaal onderwijs
• Leerroute 2

Percy Jackson and the Olympians

Goals 

At the end of the class:

• you can explain what a quest is
• you know Perseus, a demigod from Greek mythology

The quest of Perseus

Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief is een verhaal over een  jongen die erachter komt dat zijn vader een Griekse god is, waardoor hij een halfgod wordt. Hij en zijn vrienden krijgen de taak om de bliksemschicht van Zeus te vinden en terug te brengen, terwijl monsters uit de onderwereld proberen hen te stoppen.

Book and a movie

Can you name one: that is both a book and a movie? 

Book and movies 

Watch the video trailer and answer questions 

Who is the boy in the trailer?

1. What is the place shown in the trailer?

1. Mount Olympus
2. Camp half blood
3. New york city
4. Hogwarts

What special ability does Percy seem to have in the trailer?

1. Controlling fire
2. talking to animals
3. controlling water
4. flying

How long can he stay under water?

1. 5 minutes
2. 6 minutes
3. 10 minutes
4. 7 minutes

What creature attacks Percy in the trailer?

1. a dragon
2. a dinosaur
3. a cyclop
4. a woman with wings

5. Wat is het grootste gevaar waarmee Percy in het verhaal te maken krijgt?

1. Losing his powers
2. getting blamed for stealing
3. Getting lost
4. Fighting a demon

"Who is Percy Jackson’s father, and what is he the god of?"

1. Zeus – God of the Sky
2. Poseidon – God of the Sea
3. Hades – God of the Underworld
4. Apollo – God of the Sun

The kids are learing about Greek Gods in a.....

1. classroom
2. musem
3. movie
4. park

What is the name of Percy’s best friend, who is also a satyr?

1. Tyson
2. Grover
3. Luke
4. Nico

Why is the name of woman in the video and what happens to you when she looks at you?

Make a poster for the Percy Jackson trailer

Goals 

At the end of the class:

• you can explain what a quest is
• you know Perseus, a demigod from Greek mythology