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

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Percy Jackson and the Olympians

Language Acquisition

Unit #: 2

Learner Profile: ....

Communicator

ATL: ....

Creative thinking skills

Related concepts: ....

Word choice and functions

When choosing words writers must be aware of their audience and purpose. 

Function- we are going to study the art of storytelling. 

Key concept: ....

Communication

In this unit we will study the theme 'quests' as a way to communicate ideas.  

 Statement of Inquiry: One of the functions of storytelling is to communicate 

a sense of time and space and this can be achieved through word choice. 

Global context: ....

Orientation in space and time

We will study the meaning of 'where' and 'when'. 

Overview unit 2: Quests

Week 6	Week 7	Week 8	Week 9	Week 10	Week 11
	How does a writer's word choice influence the telling of a story?			SA preparation Listening Speaking Reading Writing	Summative Assessment

Week 1	Week 2	Week 3	Week 4	Week 5
Introduction: Percy Jackson and the Olympians.	What ideas does a quest story communicate ?	Formative speaking skills.	Creating a quest story from a picture.	What are functions used in the story 'The moth and the star'?

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 a story about a troubled young boy who finds out his father is a Greek god, making him a demigod. He and his friends are given the task of finding and returning Zeus's lightning bolt as monsters from the Underworld attempt to stop them.

Review

Percy Jackson is about to be kicked out of boarding school . . . again. And that's the least of his troubles. Lately, mythological monsters and the gods of Mount Olympus seem to be walking straight out of the pages of Percy's Greek mythology textbook and into his life. And worse, he's angered a few of them. Zeus's master lightning bolt has been stolen, and Percy is the prime suspect. Now Percy and his friends have just ten days to find and return Zeus's stolen property and bring peace to a warring Mount Olympus. But to succeed on his quest, Percy will have to do more than catch the true thief: he must come to terms with the father who abandoned him; solve the riddle of the Oracle, which warns him of betrayal by a friend; and unravel a treachery more powerful than the gods themselves.

Medusa - The quest of Perseus

Medusa - The quest of Perseus

Medusa - The quest of Perseus

Which word from the text means the same as ‘extremely ugly’?

1. Medusa
2. Hideous
3. Terrible
4. Revenge

What did Perseus use his shield as?

1. a weapon
2. a mirror
3. a sledge
4. a plate

Name two things that Perseus was given while on his quest.

Fill in the missing words.
After ________ days at sea, they drifted _______ on a distant island and were found by a kind man, who sheltered and
cared for them for many years.

Who was locked in the brass prison with Danae?

What challenge would you have set Perseus if you were king?

How do you think Perseus felt when he was given the challenge to capture the head of Medusa?
Explain your answer.

Look at the section called The Magic Sandals.

Why is the king of the island described as ‘cruel’?

Why is this story, Perseus,
still relevant today?

Today

The story of Perseus is still relevant today because it teaches important lessons about bravery, cleverness, and doing what is right. Perseus shows courage by facing dangerous challenges, like defeating Medusa. His story reminds us that using our intelligence and the help of others can solve problems. It also inspires us to stand up against injustice and protect the weak, as Perseus saves Andromeda from the sea monster. These ideas are still meaningful in modern society because they show values we admire and can learn from.

Goals 

At the end of the class:

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