This unit’s main purpose is to serve as a handbook for teachers in incorporating classical myths into the ESL curriculum. Mythology is a subject which appeals greatly to young adults. It is so full of wonder and mystery that once the students start reading and discussing some of the stories, there is virtually no end to what they can learn.
The teacher can develop the students’ reading, liStening, acting, artistic, and writing skills through the myths, because of time and space limitations, this unit will deal with the mythologicaL or possible origins of the names of the months from January to June: the days of the week: a retelling of the Creation according to the Greeks: and descriptions of many of the gods which in one way or another are related to the origin of the month or the day being studied. All of this will be organized in six lesson plans, one for each month, from January to June.
The following is an outline of what will be covered in the lesson plans each month. The names of the gods and goddesses will be Roman to make it easier to trace the origin of the names of the months and days of the week.
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January
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A. Janus
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B. The Creation of the World
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C. Jupiter, Neptune, and Pluto
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D. The Creation of Man
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February
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A. Februus
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B. Venus, Cupid
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C. Sunday and Monday
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March
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A. Mars, Minerva
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B. Vulcan and Hebe
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C. Tuesday
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April
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A. Possible origins
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B. Apollo and Diana
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C. Latona
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May
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A. Maia and Mercury
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B. Wednesday and Thursday
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June
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A. Juno and Jupiter
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B. Friday and Saturday
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