Nisus And Scylla Mythology Lesson Plan for 12th Grade Example Students

Topic: Nisus and Scylla mythology

Objectives & Outcomes::

• Students will be able to understand the significance of the ending of the nisus and scylla mythology and its impact on the rest of the story.

Materials

• Copies of the nisus and scylla mythology for each student
• Pen/pencils

Warm-up

• Ask students what they know about the nisus and scylla mythology.
• Encourage them to share their thoughts and ideas.
• Write their ideas on the board.
• Explain that in mythology, nisus is a king of megara and scylla is a monster who lives in a cave at the bottom of the sea.

Direct Instruction

• Tell students that they will be reading the complete version of the nisus and scylla mythology.
• Distribute the copies of the text.
• Ask students to read the text carefully and pay attention to details.
• As students read, encourage them to make notes and ask questions.
• When students have finished reading, go over their questions and comments.
• Explain any difficult passages or concepts.

Guided Practice

• Divide the class into small groups.
• Give each group a copy of the text and have them re-read it, focusing on -one specific aspect of the story (e.g. the character of scylla, the character of nisus, the setting, the plot, the theme, etc.).
• Have each group discuss their chosen aspect and come up with questions or comments.
• Have each group share their questions or comments with the class.
• As a class, discuss the questions and comments and try to come to a consensus on the meaning of the text.

Independent Practice

• Have students choose one character from the story (e.g. nisus, scylla, alcyone, etc.) and create a short character analysis.
• Character analysis should include a description of the character's personality, appearance, goals, and significance in the story.
• Students should use specific examples from the text to support their analysis.
• Have students present their character analyses to the class.

Closure

• Review the main points of the story and discuss the significance of scylla and nisus in roman mythology.
• Ask students to reflect on what they learned about the story and its characters.

Assessment

• Collect and review students' presentations to assess their understanding of the story and their ability to analyze its characters.
• Administer a quiz on the mythology of nisus and scylla to assess students' knowledge of the story.