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Ga Virtual Learning: Comparative and Contemporary Mythology Unit PlanGa Virtual Learning: Comparative and Contemporary Mythology Unit Plan
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Georgia Department of Education
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9th - 10th
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Unit Plan

Ga Virtual Learning: Comparative and Contemporary Mythology

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This is a unit on comparative and contemporary mythology which discusses how the myths from various cultures have similar themes, linguistics, structure, and/or psychological forces. It also discusses the influences of mythology on contemporary literature. It includes activities, a research paper assignment, a comparative analysis of four heroes from four different cultures. Handouts, links, and other resources are provided throughout the unit.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

archetypes, the hero's journey

Additional Tags

research paper, shared themes, "comparative and contemporary mythology", carl jung, comparative mythology, edith hamilton's mythology, georgia virtual learning, joseph campbell, the monomyth, history and development of myths

Classroom Considerations

  • Knovation Readability Score: 5 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)

Common Core

RL.9-10.9 RL.9-10.6

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