HS ELA Guide

YEAR AT A GLANCE

Mythology

Unit 1

Unit 2

Unit 3

Suggested Pacing

9-10 weeks

4-5 weeks

4-5

Unit Theme

Analysis of Genre

Archetypes in Mythology

Influence of Mythology

What can we learn from myths, legends, and folklore across a variety of cultures?

What roles do different archetypes play in various myths?

What impact do myths, legends, and folklore have on culture (historic and modern)?

Essential Question

1.1 1.2 1.3

2.1 2.2 2.3

3.1 3.2 3.3

Focus Standards

ELA Connecting Standards Reading 5, 6.a Writing 2, 4 * Texts chosen should include a diverse selection of classical, world, and indigenous myths, legends, and folklore. Reading: 5, 6.a, 11 Writing 3 Reading 5, 6.a, 10, 12, 14

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High School ELA, Page 144

Jun 2, 2025