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Greek Myths - Comprehension - Summative

Nevada Academic Content Standards: RL.2.1 Ask and answer who, what, when,
where, why and how questions, W.2.8 Recall information from experiences to answer
questions, SL.2.2 Recount key ideas and details from a text read aloud.

1. Who
a.
b.
c.
d.

did the ancient Greeks believe created humans?

Zeus
Prometheus
Epimetheus
Atlas

2. What does the story of Demeter and Persephone explain?

a. The change of the seasons
b. How to create better crops
c. Why the weather is better in summer
d. Why Hades in stuck in the underworld
3. Which of the following is NOT a supernatural creature from a Greek
Myth?
a. Nemean Lion
b. Cerberus
c. Minotaur
d. Icarus
4. What tools did Icarus and Daedalus use escape the tower?
a. Birds and golden string
b. Feathers and candle wax
c. Swords and golden apples
d. The skin of the Nemean Lion
5. Who saved the Athenians from Kind Minoss labyrinth?
a. Theseus
b. Atlas
c. Hercules
d. Icarus
6. How many labors did Hercules complete to free himself of his past?
a. 1
b. 2
c. 11
d. 12

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Exceeding:
Write your own comprehension question from one of the Greek myths we
have read. Make sure to start with a question word and end with a question
mark.
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Now, answer the question you wrote above. Make sure to restate and
answer the question thoroughly.
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Scoring Rubric for Greek Myths Comprehension Summative (GMCS):

RL.2.(1-3) Key Ideas & Details, W.2.(7-8) Research to Build & Present Knowledge,
SL.2.(1-3) Comprehension & Collaboration, History 1.0 People, cultures, and
civilizations.

1 Emergent
2 Approaching
3 Meeting
4 - Exceeding

Student correctly answers 0-2 questions about the Greek myths that
were read aloud.
Student correctly answers 3-4 questions about the Greek myths that
were read aloud.
Student correctly answers 5-6 questions about the Greek myths that
were read aloud.
Student answers 5-6 questions about Greek myths AND wrote and
answered a question about a myth. The question and answer should

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demonstrate good conventions. The answer should be written in a
complete sentence with the question restated in the answer.

Greek Myths - Vocabulary - Summative

Nevada Academic Content Standards: L.2.6 Use words and phrases acquired
through reading and being read to

1-5. Use a word from the box to finish the sentences. There will
be words left over.
spectators amusing
insisted aimlessly

retrieve

flattered

unraveling

proof

1. Hercules was sent to _________________ the golden apples from

Hesperides.
2. Daedalus __________________ that Icarus should not fly too close
to the sun.
3. ____________________ came from all over Greece to watch the
Olympic games.
4. In order to find his way out, Theseus was ____________________
the golden thread while he walked in the labyrinth.
5. Hercules wandered __________________ trying to figure out how
he could free himself of his past.
Exceeding

(RI.2.(4-6) Craft and Structure, L.2.(4-6) Vocabulary Acquisition and Use) :

Use two of the leftover words from the box to write your own
sentences that show you know what the word means.
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Scoring Rubric for Greek Myths Vocabulary Summative (GMVS):

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L.2.(4-6) Vocabulary Acquisition and Use

1 Emergent
2 Approaching
3 Meeting
4 Exceeding

Student correctly uses 0-1 words in the sentences.

Student correctly uses 2-3 words in the sentences.
Student correctly uses 4-5 words in the sentences.
Student correctly uses 4-5 of the words to fill in the sentences AND
uses two of the leftover words accurately in their own sentences.

Greek Myths - Structure - Summative

Nevada Academic Content Standards: RL.2.5 Describe the overall structure of a
story

Give two reasons why the Greeks wrote myths.

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What types of characters can you find in Greek myths? Describe at
least three.
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Scoring Rubric for Greek Myths Structure Summative (GMSS):

RL.2.(4-6) Craft and Structure
1 Emergent

Student correctly gives 0-1 purposes for myths and/or types of characters
found in myths.

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2 Approaching
3 Meeting
4 - Exceeding

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Student correctly gives 2-3 purposes for myths and/or types of characters
found in myths.
Student correctly gives 4-5 purposes for myths and/or types of characters
found in myths.
Student correctly gives 2 purposes for myths and 3 types of characters
found in myths. The answers are written with good grammar and
conventions and descriptions are thorough and detailed.