I can determine the meaning

of words by using context

clues.

I can determine the theme of
the myth of Cronus.
His father had predicted that
this would happen. In order to
be sure that he kept power and
the prophecy did not come
true, Cronus attempted to
escape fate by swallowing each
child as soon as it was born.
A is a
prediction of the
future made from
divine inspiration; a
message sent forth
from a prophet.
They told her to wrap a stone
in baby-clothes and give it to
Cronus. She did, and he
swallowed the stone without
noticing the deception.
is the act of
making someone
believe something that
is not true.
Cronus was so enraged that war
between the father and son
became inevitable. Zeus
eventually dethroned his father
Cronus, who was banished from
his kingdom and deprived forever
of the supreme power.
Something that is
is certain to
happen.
Someone who is
is removed
from power.
What is the
theme of a
story?
Theme is the main idea. It is a
life lesson, meaning, moral, or
message about life or human
nature that is communicated
by a literary work.
In other words
Theme is what the story teaches
readers.
A theme is
not a word.
It is a
sentence.
Look at the
following examples.
Determine if they
are themes or
topics.
Perseverance Topic
Greed Topic
It is better to
be happy
than proud.
Theme
Friendship Topic
Honesty Topic
Sometimes
love hurts.
Theme
Easy?
What is the theme of the
myth of Cronus?
Turn to your table-mates and
determine a theme for the
myth of Cronus.
5 minutes
Take a look at
your Medusas
obituary
worksheet.
What is an obituary?
An obituary is a notice
of death. It usually
includes a brief
biography of the
deceased and details
of the death.
Write an obituary for Medusa.
Make it funny if you wish. Be
sure to use facts about her life
and her death (from The
Lightning Thief). What will her
funeral arrangements be?
Where should people send
flowers or charitable
donations?
After youre finished
writing, draw a
portrait to
accompany the
obituary. Take a
look at the following
example.
Medusa
Former Greek monster, Medusa Snakehead,
has died.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Snakehead, Medusa
lived a life as a monster. She had snakes
for hair and the face of evil. She graduated
from the University of Mythology last in her
class. She was known for her ability to turn
everything and everyone she looked at to stone. Tragically slain by
Percy Jackson, she is no longer with us.
Due to the cause of death (her head was cut off) there will not be a
viewing scheduled. Services will be held tomorrow at 6:00 PM. All
flower arrangements can be sent to Riptide Funeral Home.
You have the rest
of class to
complete
Medusas obituary
and your exit
ticket.