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Intermediate (7 & 8) Level Activity #5
Have students read one or more versions of the Phoenix myth. These
myths may be found at the Arising Phoenix website. The element
that all of the legends have in common is the theme of life, death
and renewal. This theme appears in different forms in various
religions and cultures throughout history. Divide the class into
groups. Have each group research a religion or a culture, present
or past and discover how the above theme is presented in the mythology
of that particular group. Particular attention should be given
to ways in which the researched stories are similar to the Phoenix
myth and ways in which they differ. Each group presents its findings
to the whole group. How does the Phoenix myth connect to the issue
of conservation? How does each of the researched myths connect
to the same issue?
Curriculum
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Intermediate (7 & 8) Level Activity #5
1.
Identify the main ideas in information materials, and explain
how the details support the main ideas.(L. Reading: Gr. 7 & 8)
2. Make judgments and draw conclusions about ideas in written
materials on the basis of evidence.(L. Reading: Gr. 7 & 8)
3. Clarify and develop their own points of view by examining the
ideas of others.(L. Reading: Gr. 7 & 8)
4. Plan a research project and carry out the research. (L. Reading:
Gr. 7 & 8)
5. Communicate ideas and information for a variety of purposes.
(L. Writing: Gr. 7 & 8)
6. Use writing for various purposes and in a range of contexts.
(L. Writing: Gr. 7 & 8)
7. Organise information to develop a central idea. (L. Writing:
Gr. 7 & 8)
8. Produce pieces of writing using a variety of forms. (L. Writing:
Gr. 7 & 8)
9. Ask questions and discuss different aspects of ideas in order
to clarify their thinking.(L. O. & V.: Gr. 7 & 8)
10. Contribute and work constructively in groups.(L. O. & V.:
Gr. 7 & 8)
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