Unit: Mythology and Historical Fiction

Characteristics of historical fiction and mythology (6.2.1.1)

Difference in language and word patterns from different historical periods (6.2.1.7)

Words or phrases derived from Greek and Roman mythology (e.g. mercurial, Achilles' heel) (6.1.6.11)

Common prefixes, suffixes and root words (6.1.6.7)

Deductive and inductive reasoning

Ideas, values and themes reflect the historical period in which they were written.

Language patterns and vocabulary have evolved over time and continue to change even today.

Read historical fiction and mythology and identify characteristics of the genres (6.2.1.1, 6.2.1.10)

Identify plot structure of a story and compare/contrast literary elements in multiple texts (ET) (6.1.7.7., 6.2.1.2)

Use inductive reasoning to determine how ideas, values and themes reflect the historical period in which they are written (6.2.1.9) (ET)

Compare language patterns and vocabulary of fiction written in different historical periods (ET) (6.2.1.8)

Interpret a selection of text and support the interpretation through sustained use of examples & text evidence (ET, constructing support) (6.2.1.5)

Describe the use of language techniques and word choice in historical fiction and mythology; identify how these techniques impact author's tone and theme. (6.2.1.7)

Identify the meaning of words and phrases derived from Greek and Roman mythology (ET, deductive reasoning) (6.1.6.11)

Identify common prefixes, suffixes and root words and use them to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words. (6.1.6.7)