MYP1 Unit 1 Lesson1&2

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Today's Lesson

- Introducing Unit 1 

- Activity 1 

- Activity 2 

- Homework (?)

Introducing Unit 1

 Myths and Legends: 

A mirror of reality?

For centuries we have used the genre of myths and legends for the purpose of gaining a perspective on human behaviour and individual and cultural identities.

In this Unit, we will...

How can we explore this topic?

Name one myth...

Classroom activity

Why do myths and legends matter?

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Classroom Activity 

"What makes a myth?" link

Let's look at question 1

Classroom Activity

Activity 2 page 31:

Identify as many of the conventions in the following clip:

Classroom Activity

In pairs:

What do you think the message of the story is?

What is the King's fatal flaw?

Do you have a 'fatal' flaw? If so, what is it?

Classroom Activity

Read the text on page 32 (see link) "Mythical Monsters" 

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In pairs discuss the following

1. Were you frightened of any particular monsters when you were younger? Are there any that still scare you?

2. What is your first memory of a 'monster'? Or where have you come across monsters?

Classroom Activity

Read the text on page 32 (see link) "Mythical Monsters" 

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Why are we so intrigued by monsters as human beings?

Classroom Activity

Read the text on page 32 (see link) "Mythical Monsters" 

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Work on the ACTIVITY: Mythical Monsters

Homework Activity

Read the text on page 32 (see link) "Mythical Monsters" 

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Finish the ACTIVITY: Mythical Monsters

Homework Activity

Read the text on page 33 (see link) "The Kraken" 

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Finish the ACTIVITY: The Kraken. 

Hand in your diary extract on the classroom

Have a nice day!