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This Jason and Medea Part One: The Voyage Begins audio also includes:
Join Jason on his voyage across the sea to Colchis as he rounds up a group of laborers to bring back the Golden Fleece. An audio resource provides a written story and audio accompaniment to engage pupils in Jason's exciting adventures.
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CCSS:
Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
- Have listeners follow along with the reading as they listen to the story
- Instruct students to visualize one of the scenes after they listen by drawing a picture
- Ask leaners what they think the Golden Fleece is during pre-reading/listening
Classroom Considerations
- Best suited for learners studying Greek mythology, as well as learners that have background information on Greek gods and goddesses
- Audio clip is 12 minutes and 59 seconds and is the first reading of four parts
- Be aware of the comment section at the bottom
- The reading contains some small differences from the written portion; however, it does not affect comprehension
Pros
- Includes the story in written and audio form that
can be played from a browser or downloaded as an mp3
- The speaker reads with
expression and changes his voice as he takes on the persona of the different
characters
- Each verse follows its own rhyming scheme
- Provides a summary at the end of the story