Icarus and Daedalus

What does the word 'cunning' mean?

• Skillful, clever

• To change direction

• A maze

• A king's favor

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does the word 'veer' mean?

• Skillful, clever

• To change direction

• A maze

• A king's favor.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Analyze Visuals: What might the red shape inside the figure symbolize?

• A warning sign

• A decorative element

• A focal point

• An error indicator

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CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CULTURAL VALUES: A character in a myth often represents one human trait, such as goodness. What trait does Daedalus display?

• Intelligence

• Bravery

• Loyalty

• Compassion

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What causes Icarus to forget his father’s warning as soon as he hears it?

• The excitement of flying

• The heat of the sun

• The noise of the sea

• The wind in his ears

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CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does the word 'reel' mean in the context of the passage?

• A) To feel unsteady or dizzy

• B) To fly high

• C) To build something

• D) To swim

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does the word 'sustain' mean in the context of the passage?

• A) To keep up; to support

• B) To fly high

• C) To build something

• D) To swim

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Read the passage about Icarus and Daedalus. Why does Icarus fall? Add the cause to your graphic.

• Because he flew too close to the sun.

• Because he was too heavy.

• Because his wings were too small.

• Because he was tired.

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CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

Read the passage about Icarus and Daedalus. Explain what this myth suggests about respecting the warnings of elders.

• The myth suggests that ignoring the warnings of elders can lead to disastrous consequences.

• The myth suggests that respecting the warnings of elders is unnecessary.

• The myth suggests that the warnings of elders are always wrong.

• The myth suggests that the warnings of elders are irrelevant.

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What lesson can be learned from the myth of Icarus and Daedalus regarding ambition?

• Ambition leads to immediate success.

• Ambition is unnecessary.

• Ambition is always rewarded.

• Ambition should be balanced with caution.

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9