Myth and Theme

What is a myth?

• A nonfiction story that shares facts and takes place in the present

• A fictional story that takes place in the past and includes Gods, Goddesses, and magical creatures

• A story about animals, friends, and family with real events

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CCSS.RL.8.9

CCSS.RL.4.9

What is a theme?

• The theme of the story

• The story of the story

• The lesson of the story

• the plot of the story

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

King Midas wished for everything he touched to turn to gold. When his daughter hugged him, she also turned to gold, and he regretted his wish.

What is a possible theme for the myth King Midas?

• Don't be greedy

• All is fair in love and war

• Always be loyal

• Money is more important than family

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CCSS.RL.8.9

CCSS.RL.4.9

Are myths fiction or nonfiction texts?

• Fiction

• Nonfiction

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CCSS.RL.8.9

CCSS.RL.4.9

What are the features of a myth?

• It has animal characters and is based on fact.

• They are long, narrative poems with rhythm and rhyme.

• It teaches a lesson, has heroes, and animal characters.

• They include heroes, gods/goddesses, explain nature, and teach lessons.

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CCSS.RL.8.9

CCSS.RL.4.9

What types of questions are addressed by myths?

• Why do we have thunder?

• What gods and heroes do?

• How did life begin and how does nature work?

• Why do people tell stories?

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CCSS.RL.8.9

CCSS.RL.4.9

Which word means someone who never dies?

• mortal

• immortal

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CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.3.3C

Myths can have true facts and be based on real people but can also be imaginary.

• true

• false

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CCSS.RL.8.9

CCSS.RL.4.9

Which is another word for Theme?

• Main Idea
• Details
• Moral
• Character

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CCSS.RL.3.2

What is another word for Theme?

• lesson
• main idea
• setting
• details

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CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.RL.3.4