Mythology Series: The Myth of the Titan Prometheus
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Welcome to the Stones of Erasmus! - I have been an educator since 2008. I have concentrated my work in independent schools in Louisiana and New York City. I have taught English Language Arts and Humanities-based classes to middle, high school, and undergraduate students.
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Why is Socrates going to the Piraeus with his friends Glaucon, Adeimantus, and other young thinkers of Athens? Using a rich close reading lesson that investigates the prologue of Plato's…
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Give your ELLs and struggling readers reading comprehension practice. It'll boost their confidence. I created this worksheet for students who need extra help in improving their reading skills, including finding the meaning of words in context and…
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Teachers often want to give their students a language assessment at the end of the semester to track how well they have absorbed basic English Language and Grammar skills. This…
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Socrates says at his trial, "The unexamined life is not worth living for any human being." But what is the context for this quote, and what brought Socrates, then a…
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New York City is one of the world's most fascinating cities. Using the 1949 MGM film musical classic On the Town for inspiration, invite your students to plan a one-day itinerary to…
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What is a creation myth? How do matriarchal and patriarchal societies differ? Engage middle and high school students with myths of creation from Ancient Greek civilization. Explore the myth of the…
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Engage high school English Language Arts students with James Joyce's Modernist coming-of-age short story "Araby."Joyce's short story is a somber, tender telling of the inner emotional life of a working-class…
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In Plato's Apology, Socrates is put on trial and found guilty of impiety and corruption of the youth. Read Socrates's philosophical defense. Learn why Socrates extols that the unexamined life is…
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Is society based on a lie? In Plato’s Republic, Socrates and a few of his friends act as an interlocutor as they discuss what makes a just city. Socrates wonders how to…
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If you want to teach philosophy to young people, use this free reading passage that introduces students to Plato's famous story of the cave. The resource includes a retelling of the story of…
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Middle and High Schoolers will become hooked by the story of Phaëthon, a boy who searches for his father, the sun god. Retold in classic literature by Ovid in the…
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What is the meaning of life? You and your students will surely come up with many answers to this question. Get your students engaged in philosophical inquiry by presenting them…
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I love using literature to teach history. Use my "Visualizing the Industrial Revolution Through Poetry Using William Blake's Poem 'London'" lesson plan (with handouts) packet to enrich your teaching and…
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What is a flood myth? Why are there similarities between flood myths in World Mythology? What is the Ancient Hebrew flood myth? Go deep with this biblical story recorded in Genesis with…
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Engage Adolescent English Language Arts students (Grades 10-12) with Flannery O'Connor's classic short story "A Good Man is Hard to Find."O'Connor's short story is a compelling read, dealing with issues…
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What are the four yugas of ancient Hindu mythology? What is the role of Brahma and Vishnu in this development myth of origins? What are creation myths? Some say we live…
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What is the Greek creation story of humankind? Some say Prometheus formed man out of clay (with Athena's consent). Others say the first human Alcalomenes was born sui generis from the…
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Do you wish your students had rubrics to use to evaluate their speaking, listening, group work, and writing activities in a low-stakes and fun way? Help students initiate, write about, and participate…
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Do you need to supplement your mythology unit with a fun movie? Eternals (2021) is a superhero movie that pays homage to world mythology. One central theme of the film is how…
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What is a flood myth? Why are there similarities between flood myths in World Mythology? What is the Ancient Greek flood myth? Yet again, Zeus is angry. This time — he's…
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I use this ready-to-go lesson as a larger part of a middle or high school social studies lesson on diversity. Using data compiled by the 2010 United States Census and The New York Times, you and your students can…
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I use this ready-to-go lesson and activity as a larger part of a middle or high school social studies lesson on diversity and American identity. Using data compiled from 2010 and 2020 United States Census…
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Engage Middle and High School Students with the Timeless Tale of "Peter and the Wolf"The story and score of Peter and the Wolf are Russian composer Sergei Prokofiev's masterpiece. In…
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Who is the Oceanid of Greek Mythology who becomes Zeus's first consort? When the Olympian Zeus discovers that according to a prophecy he's set to succumb to the same fate as…
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What is justice? What is really real? Why is Socrates always running around the city finding random people to talk to? Answer these questions and more — by jumping into…
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What is the Olympian myth of creation? How do matriarchal and patriarchal societies differ? Engage middle and high school students with myths of creation from Ancient Greek civilization. Explore and…
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If you want to teach philosophy with young people, use this bundled lesson plan that introduces students to doing philosophy. I've bundled our "What is Philosophy?" Task Cards and Freedom…
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What is the story of Athena, the Greek Goddess of War Strategy and Wisdom, and Arachne, a young Lydian weaver? — Your students are bound to become hooked on the story…
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Your students will read about a king who can turn whatever he touches into gold. It's a myth made even more well-known by a Skittles commercial and a short animated Disney…
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Put rigor into your daily vocabulary instruction with middle and high school students by implementing frayer models. Do you want your students to learn academic vocabulary related to any topic?…
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I got a message from a student today that said, "My teachers are piling on the homework and the essays! Help!" It's a common complaint from students (And teachers!). How…
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Engage Secondary English Language Arts students with the Titans' story, the second-generation gods, and goddesses of Greek Mythology. Learn each Titan's backstory, where they came from, their relationship to the Giants…