Friday, April 5, 2013

New Greek Mythology Materials

Before Spring Break, I completed my Greek Mythology unit with my kiddos.  I created this unit last year and I know that many of you have it.  Many thanks for your purchases!  :)


I remembered last year when I was implementing this unit, I struggled to find myths to use with my fourth graders.  Have you read some of those myths?  They are really "racy" so to speak for a fourth grader.  

Anyway, this year, I decided to write my own myths to use in my classroom.  So that is what I have done and I have it in a format that I can share with you.  Yes, I have a new Greek mythology unit available in my store.  This unit includes eleven myths that I have retold in a more kid-friendly version. These versions are very similar to the original, they are just rated G instead of R.  LOL!  Although, this unit was designed to compliment my already existing unit, it could be a stand alone unit because I did create some activities that are common core aligned for grades 3-5 to accompany the stories.  

Here is the unit if you are interested in checking it out.  




I have a PowerPoint that I used when I taught the story The Golden Touch.  It includes the key common core vocab that I wanted to the students to learn.  Also, it includes and exit slip.  Because I made the PowerPoint to protect the graphics I used, I am not sure the link works.  Here is the commercial that I used for the exit slip so that students would understand the allusion "the Midas touch."  Click here.  


If you wish to read my previous post about my Greek mythology unit, click here.  

Have a great weekend, ya'll!  :)  

30 comments:

  1. I used your unit from TPT with my kids this year and they LOVED it!

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  2. I looked for the update or new unit at TPT but couldn't find it.

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  3. I am in the process of posting it right now. :)

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  4. I love your Greek Mythology Units! When I went to click on the King Midas power point, the "It's Greek to Me" power point came up again. Is there anyway you could email me the King Midas power point directly?

    amynick25@hotmail.com

    Thank you for all of your great products!
    Amy

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  5. Amy,

    I have the link fixed, so you should be able to download the powerpoint correctly now. Thanks you so much!

    Nicole

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  6. Wow! This looks great...heading over to TpT to check it out. Thanks for sharing.

    Ashleigh
    The Creation Station

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  7. Just found your blog and I'm your newest follower! I love your name:))
    ❀Barbara❀
    Grade ONEderful
    Ruby Slippers Blog Designs

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  8. Hi Nicole! I just purchased your GM unit and also downloaded your King Midas Lesson PPT. However, I can not click the "video clip" link! Would you be able to send it to me so I can access it? We are very excited to start our unit next week!!

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  9. Here is the link to the video:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=99nGBO3u3co

    Good luck! :)

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  10. Hi! I'm super excited to start your unit with some things of my own in January. I know my 4th graders are going to love it. Just wanted to give you a heads up that "The Hunt for Medusa's Head" play no longer works on StoryWorks. Do you happen to have a saved copy that you can send me?

    Thanks!

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  11. No Katie, I don't have the story saved. I subscribe to the magazine and have those for my students to use. The link still works, you just can't print the story. Might I suggest that you project the story on an interactive board or have students use iPads to access the story. Hopefully, that will help.
    http://teacher.scholastic.com/scholasticnews/magazines/scope/pdfs/SCOPE-091911-MedusaPlay.pdf

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  12. If we had those :) Super low income school over here. Thanks anyway!

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  13. I love your Greek Mythology Units! Would you be willing to email your powerpoints to me for the other units. Thanks again, this is amazing!

    4gurwells@gmail.com

    Thank you for all of your great products!
    Nichole

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    1. Hi Nichole,

      I am sorry, but I don't know what powerpoints you are referring to. The powerpoints I use are available for download in this post. ;)

      Thanks,
      Nicole

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    2. Sorry, I meant the powerpoints for the other stories in the units. Thanks!

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    3. I don't have any other powerpoints to share. The ones in this post are all I have. Sorry!

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  14. I am interested in purchasing the Greek Mythology Stories and Activities packet (11 stories), but when I click on the link to TPT, it's not there. Is it still available?

    sbroda@neenah.k12.wi.us

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  15. Hi Nicole,

    What are the lexile levels of the Greek Mythology Stories?

    schnkay@wapak.org

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  16. There used to be a power point that I used to introduce Greek Mythology with on your website. It had many of the ways that we see Greek mythology in our every day lives. Where is this now located? Thank you.

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  17. Good morning. I wanted to get your Introduction to Greek Mythology powerpoint - where you used modern day items, and showed that they had origins in Greek Mythology. I can't find it any longer. Could you let me know where it is?

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    1. I am wondering this exact same thing....want to start the unit on Tuesday--I can't find that introduction power point I used to use!

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  18. Hi! I just purchased your Greek Mythology Stories and Activities (aligned with CCSS). I tried to access the link to your power point to use with The Golden Touch, but I am receiving a message that the site cannot be reached. Can you send me the power point to my email? paula.jacobson@hsd153.org

    Thanks!

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  19. I also bought it and cannot get the power point. Could you send it to me? Cloudon@bluevalleyk12.org
    Thank you

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  20. Ditto - The "It's Greek to Me" intro powerpoint isn't here anymore. Can you repost it on this page?

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  22. It says access denied for powerpoint. would you be able to send to me?
    ciera.davis@canyonsdistrict.org

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