Daedalus and Icarus: A Greek Myth (Reader's Theater Script-Story)
Zachary Hamby
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Grade Levels
6th - 12th, Homeschool
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Formats Included
- PDF
Pages
8 pages
Zachary Hamby
486 Followers
What educators are saying
I am a huge fan of all of Hamby's reader's theater scripts. This one is an excellent introduction to the myth and kept my students engaged.
Description
Bring the fan-favorite Greek myth of "Daedalus and Icarus" to life with this 6-page Reader's Theater script-story for 4 readers! Daedalus, the famous inventor, finds himself trapped on Crete, the island-kingdom of King Minos. In an effort to escape, he fashions wings for himself and his young son, Icarus. Despite Daedalus' warning, young Icarus does not listen to his father and suffers because of his disobedience.
This 6-page script also comes with a 2-page teacher guide featuring:
- Story summary
- Background information
- Anticipatory questions
- Connections
- Teachable terms
- Recall questions
- Discussion questions
This story teaches:
- Wisdom vs. intelligence
- The importance of listening to advice
- The concept of hubris
Total Pages
8 pages
Answer Key
N/A
Teaching Duration
40 minutes
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