L6 - U2- Lesson 1 Myths

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ESL Kids & Teens Intermediate (B1-B2) Unit: Myths & Legends

Explore Legendary Myths from Around the World!

About This ESL Unit

This captivating ESL unit from SuperEnglishESL.com introduces students to myths from different cultures, enhancing their reading comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, and storytelling skills. Each lesson explores a famous myth, allowing students to engage in discussions, role-playing, and vocabulary-building activities. By the end of this unit, students will have a deeper understanding of mythology while improving their English proficiency.

Perfect for online ESL teachers, classroom educators, and homeschooling parents, this unit provides structured lessons with interactive elements to keep students engaged.


Lesson Overviews

Lesson 1: Norse Mythology – Odin and the Creation of the World

Students learn about the Norse god Odin and the legendary creation myth of the world. They explore the origins of humanity, the formation of Asgard, and the epic battle of Ragnarok.

Lesson Features:

✔️ Warm-up: Articulation game – students describe words until others guess
✔️ Reading & Discussion: The Norse creation myth, Odin’s adventures, and Ragnarok
✔️ Vocabulary Focus: quest, sacrifice, wisdom, god, raven, warrior, banquet hall
✔️ Grammar & Sentence Structures: Independent vs. dependent clauses, subordinating conjunctions
✔️ Interactive Elements: Role-play a Norse warrior’s quest
✔️ Real-Life Applications: Discuss modern stories inspired by Norse mythology


Lesson 2: West African Mythology – Anansi the Trickster

Students explore the West African tale of Anansi the Spider, the clever trickster who hoards and then loses all the wisdom of the world.

Lesson Features:

✔️ Warm-up: Riddle-solving activity
✔️ Reading & Discussion: The tale of Anansi and how wisdom was dispersed across the world
✔️ Vocabulary Focus: disperse, hoard, transform, particular
✔️ Grammar & Sentence Structures: Coordinating conjunctions (FANBOYS)
✔️ Interactive Elements: Students create their own trickster story
✔️ Real-Life Applications: Discuss lessons about sharing knowledge and wisdom


Lesson 3: Greek Mythology – Achilles and the Trojan War

Students delve into the epic story of Achilles, the greatest Greek warrior, and his role in the Trojan War.

Lesson Features:

✔️ Warm-up: Would-you-rather discussion game
✔️ Reading & Discussion: The prophecy of Achilles, his role in battle, and his tragic downfall
✔️ Vocabulary Focus: mortal, underworld, combat, avenge
✔️ Grammar & Sentence Structures: Subordinating and coordinating conjunctions
✔️ Interactive Elements: Debate – Would you rather be mortal or a god?
✔️ Real-Life Applications: Connecting Achilles’ story to modern-day heroism and sacrifice


Lesson 4: Egyptian Mythology – Ra, Osiris, and the Battle for Egypt

This lesson introduces the Egyptian gods, the creation of the world, and the dramatic conflict between Osiris, Isis, Set, and Horus.

Lesson Features:

✔️ Warm-up: Guess-the-word vocabulary game
✔️ Reading & Discussion: The birth of Ra, Osiris’ rule, Set’s betrayal, and Horus’ revenge
✔️ Vocabulary Focus: pharaoh, reveal, devastated, challenge
✔️ Grammar & Sentence Structures: Reviewing sentence conjunctions and structure
✔️ Interactive Elements: Students create a short Egyptian myth
✔️ Real-Life Applications: Discuss how ancient myths explain natural events


Lesson 5: Mythology Assessment & Storytelling

The final lesson serves as a review and assessment, reinforcing vocabulary, grammar, and comprehension of myths.

Lesson Features:

✔️ Warm-up: Word association challenge
✔️ Assessment Tasks:

  • Vocabulary matching
  • Reading comprehension questions
  • Grammar exercises on conjunctions
  • Story retelling challenge
    ✔️ Interactive Elements: Students create and present their own myth
    ✔️ Real-Life Applications: Understanding how myths shape cultural beliefs

Who Is This Unit For?

✅ ESL learners at B1-B2 levels (Intermediate to Upper-Intermediate)
Kids & Teens in online 1:1 lessons, group classes, or traditional classrooms
✅ Teachers looking for structured, engaging, and interactive ESL lessons


Downloadable Materials

📄 Lesson previews & worksheets
🎲 Games & vocabulary activities
📚 Reading passages & discussion questions
🔊 Pronunciation & storytelling exercises


Teacher Tips

📌 Encourage students to compare these myths to ones they know from their own culture.
📌 Use multimedia (videos, images, and interactive storytelling tools) to enhance engagement.
📌 Have students create their own myth based on a moral lesson they choose.


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