Greek Myths
Greek Myths
There are three parts to this assessment. Part 1 is divided up into two sections: the first assesses domain-related vocabulary and the second assesses academic vocabulary. Parts 2 and 3 of the assessment address the core content targeted in Greek Myths.
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Greek Myths
There are three parts to this assessment. Part 1 is divided up into two sections: the first assesses domain-related vocabulary and the second assesses academic vocabulary. Parts 2 and 3 of the assessment address the core content targeted in Greek Myths.
Part 1
You are going to read some yes or no questions using a word you have heard in the read-alouds. You will read it, or listen to me read it, then you will click true if the word is used correctly or click false if the word is used incorrectly.
Arachnids: Do arachnids, or spiders, get their name from a famous weaver in a Greek myth?
True
False
Labyrinth: Is a labyrinth a tool someone uses to weave a picture?
True
False
Myth: Is a myth a true story from long ago?
True
False
Herculean: Is holding up the sky an example of a herculean task?
True
False
Mythical: Is a minotaur, a character that is half bull and half man an example of a mythical creature?
True
False
Spectators: Are the people watching a football game spectators?
True
False
Amusing: If something is amusing, is it dull and boring?
True
False
Retrieve: Does retrieve mean to go back and get?
True
False
Flattered: If someone was told their drawing was not nice, would they feel flattered?
True
False
Unraveling: If something is unraveling does that mean it is like a ball of yarn that is being unwrapped?
True
False
Proof: Are muddy footprints proof that someone has walked on the floor with dirty shoes?
True
False
Aimlessly: If someone wanders aimlessly, does it mean he/she has a definite plan and purpose?
True
False
Insisted: If someone insisted you do something, does it mean he/she really want you to do it?
True
False
Guidance: If someone gives you guidance does it mean they help you figure out how to do something?
True
False
Resist: If you resist doing something, does that mean you go ahead and do it?
True
False
Part 2
You are going to read yes or no questions about things you learned in this domain. If the answer is yes, click yes, if the answer is no, click no.
Are gods and goddesses the only characters in Greek myths?
Yes
No
Did anicent Greeks think Mount Olympus was the home of the 12 main gods and goddesses?
Yes
No
Did the king of the gods punish Prometheus because his human creations were not amusing?
Yes
No
Did Pandora's box contain lots of wonderful, happy things?
Yes
No
Did Hercules complete difficult labors assigned to him by King Eurystheus?
Yes
No
DId Icarus listen to his father and stay away from the sun?
Yes
No
Did the ancient Greeks believe they had different seasons because Persephone lived in the underworld for 6 months of the year?
Yes
No
Did Arachne boast that she was a better weaver than the goddess Athena?
Yes
No
Part 3
You are going to read a question. Type your answers in complete sentences.
Who was the most interesting character you heard about in the Greek myths and why?
Name and describe one nonhuman (god, goddess, mythical creature) you heard about in these Greek Myths?
Tell about the supernatural powers of one of the characters you heard about in the Greek Myths.
