Despite his self-confidence, Daedalus once committed a crime of envy against Talus, his nephew and apprentice. He was known for his skill as an architect, sculpture, and inventor, and he produced many famous works.
‘Daedalus was a highly respected and talented Athenian artisan descendent from the royal family of Cecrops, the mythical first king of Athens. Step 2) Directions: Show the characters in the story that they are about to read and “Here is a brief summary of the people and events that lead up to the story we will read today. Of the lesson and to set the learning expectations. The reason of this step is to provide the students with the purpose Step 1) Directions: Familiarize the students with the topic, learning objectives, and the remaining procedures for the lesson on the overhead projector. contains the lesson plan and activities Story Map Graphic Organizer is found on the side of each page Tsantes, Stelios J. 1997-2012. Ikarian Enterprises. Copy of the book for each student - Coolidge, Olivia (1977). Individual computers for each student with internet access Standard 6.4.4 Explain the significance of Greek mythology to the everyday life of people in the region and how Greek literature continues to permeate our literature and language today, drawing from Greek mythology and epics, such as Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey, and from Aesop’s Fables. Standard 6.1.4 Use organizational features of electronic text (e.g., bulletin boards, databases, keyword searches, e-mail addresses) to locate information. Standard 6.2.7 Make reasonable assertions about a text through accurate, supporting citations. Standard 6.2.4 Clarify an understanding of texts by creating outlines, logical notes, summaries, or reports Standard 6.2.3 Connect and clarify main ideas by identifying their relationships to other sources and related topics. Students will evaluate how one of various cultures throughout history tried to make sense of the world around them. Students will evaluate the main ideas by identifying their relationships to other sources and related topics. Students will create an outline of the text with a graphic organizer. Students will collaborate and record reasonable assertions about the story through accurate, supporting citations.
Students will evaluate the story of Daedalus, which illustrates how ancient Greeks sought to understand the forces that drove nature, life, and death in their society. Topic: This is a reading comprehension and critical thinking lesson utilizing the story of Daedalus.