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Mythology and Reading Skills
READ-ALOUD
STORY SCRIPTS
The Ant and the Grasshopper (Fable)
The story of Gerald, a “partying” grasshopper who would rather rap,
dance or sing than think about his future. Ant friends Annabelle, Arlene
and Adrian enjoy Gerald’s company, but would rather store up food for
the winter than waste time playing. The moral? Provide for your future!
(7 readers)
The Lion and the Mouse (Fable)
The Lion and the Mouse tell the Aesop fable of a tiny creature who proves
just how big he can really be! The script teaches valuable lessons in
evaluating relationships and making assumptions based on appearances.
(7 readers)
The Hare and the Tortoise (Fable)
Slow and steady wins the race. Hare, Tortoise and Mouse gather together
for the classic competition. Fox lands the job of setting the course. Owl
is asked to monitor the race from the sky. Mouse starts the race by waving
a small flag. (7 readers)
Prometheus (Myth)
Herb and Lois Walker’s
Fables, Myths and Legends Collection
for readers grades 6–10
Each story script is to be read aloud in the classroom to help
students improve their reading and comprehension skills.
Includes ten scripted stories with unlimited duplication rights.
Student scripts may be duplicated freely for school of
purchase. Two scripts with each story: (1) Student’s Reading
Script (2) Teacher’s Script with historical notes and suggestions
for vocabulary building, staging and related springboard
classroom activities. Conveniently packaged in a sturdy 2” ring
binder with quick tabs for reference.
God Zeus commands two Titan brothers to create man and the animals
and endow them with special gifts. Prometheus gives man the gift of fire,
but is sentenced to an eternal punishment. This Greek myth explains
how man became master of the earth. (7 readers)
Mythology DVDs
Monsters of Greek Mythology
artwork by DEBBIE DRECHSLER
script by TED ZAPEL
An introduction to Greek mythology
DVD: $29.95
Order #R-DV03
Students quickly see how much the ancient Greeks were
like us in creating fantasy images. Though they had no
TV or movies, their imaginations spawned beings so
fanciful that they are part of our Western culture today.
Twenty-three mythic monsters are shown in the context
of their deeds. Included are: Pegasus, the Sphinx,
the Sirens, the Minotaur, the Centaurs, Cerberus
and many others. A superb resource for stimulating
interest in mythology. The artwork is outstanding. The
playing time is 30 minutes
Pandora (Myth)
Zeus gives Pandora the gift of curiosity and a large closed box which must
be delivered to Epimetheus unopened. The box contains evil, and
Pandora’s unbridled curiosity lets that evil into the world. But Hera gives
Pandora the gift of hope. (11 readers)
Jason and the Golden Fleece (Myth)
Jason sails off in the Argo and with Medea’s magical help, finally
outsmarts Pelias, the king of Colchis, and a field of fire-breathing dragons
to retrieve the fleece. (7 readers)
The Trojan Horse (Legend)
The Trojans want to keep the giant wooden horse found on their beach.
Beautiful Helen of Troy knows the horse is filled with thirty Greek warriors
who have come to rescue her. She places a guiding light in her chamber
window, bringing death to the Trojans. (8 readers)
Odysseus Returns Home (Legend)
The Trojan War ended ten years ago. The fate of brave Odysseus is
unknown. Odysseus’s faithful wife, Penelope, awaits his return. But many
men demand her hand in marriage. Just in time, a dirty beggar appears at
the castle with news that Odysseus is alive. In an archery contest between
Penelope’s suitors, the beggar outshoots everyone and proves to be
Odysseus himself! (5 readers)
The Sword and the Stone (Legend)
Arthur, the king’s infant son, is raised by a trusted knight. He grows
up believing he is the knight’s son. At a tournament, Arthur is sent
off to find a sword for his brother, sees that one is encased in a large
stone and easily removes it. The stone’s inscription reads, “Whoever
pulls this sword from this stone is king of all England.” (8 readers)
Beowulf (Legend)
Modern superheroes share Beowulf’s characteristics: unlimited bravery,
goodness and unusual strength. As readers chant “Beowulf, Beowulf,
Beowulf,” the lives of many are saved. Beowulf becomes a hero. (6 readers)
Includes ten student scripts with reproduction rights, teacher’s script,
classroom activities in 2” ring binder plus a free paperback book: Readers
Theatre in the Middle School and Junior High Classroom.
Order #R-P1194
Fables, Myths and Legends Collection: $125.00
Those Fabulous Folks
on Mount Olympus
by LAFE LOCKE
An introduction to the
Greek and Roman gods
DVD: $29.95
Order #R-DV09
Viewers of this uniquely entertaining program will learn
more than merely the identities of the most famous Greek
and Roman gods. They will learn how these
fascinating personalities have become part of our
language and culture — why our rockets are called Titans
and Apollos, where we got words such as cereal, January,
June and March, and how our planets got their names.
Homer’s stories of the Iliad and Odyssey are brought to
life by the narration of an irreverent Hesiod and lively
color artwork. The Greek and Roman names of each god
or goddess are printed on screen as students learn how
the Romans changed the original Greek gods. A superb
resource for any unit on mythology or ancient literature.
Artwork with smooth camera action: zooms, pans and
dissolves. The playing time is 30 minutes.
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