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Which subject	English
What topic	Greek mythology: sisyphus
What length (min)	30
What age group	Doesn't matter
Class size	20
What curriculum
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Number of slides	5
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Lesson plan

Topic

Greek Mythology: Sisyphus

Objectives

To introduce students to the story of Sisyphus in Greek mythology.
To analyze the themes of struggle and perseverance represented in the story.
To encourage students to connect the themes of the myth to modern contexts.
To enhance reading comprehension and critical thinking skills.

Materials

Excerpt about Sisyphus from a Greek mythology textbook.
Projector and screen (for visuals).
Whiteboard and markers.
Printed worksheets with questions and activities.
Optional: Short video clip about Greek mythology (if technology permits).

Grade/Age Group

Grades 6-8 (ages 11-14)

Subject

English

Class Size

20 students

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson corresponds with the national curriculum goals of promoting literary understanding, critical thinking, and thematic analysis in literature.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length (minutes)	Details
1	Introduction to Greek Mythology	5	Brief overview of Greek mythology and its relevance. Ask students what they know.
2	Introducing Sisyphus	5	Present the story of Sisyphus using the textbook excerpt and visuals.
3	Group Discussion	10	Discuss the themes of struggle and perseverance. Facilitate a guided conversation.
4	Individual Activity	5	Distribute worksheets with questions related to the story for students to answer.
5	Class Review	3	Go over the answers to the worksheet together and clarify any misunderstandings.
6	Conclusion and Homework	2	Assign homework: write a short essay on how the themes of Sisyphus apply today.

Homework

Write a short essay connecting the themes of struggle and perseverance in the story of Sisyphus to a personal experience or a modern context. The essays will be collected and graded without any presentations in front of the class.