Don't look back! Introduce viewers to the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice with a short video that recounts the tale of the young poet and his love.

Concepts

mythological characters, myths, greek mythology

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• As homework, ask class members to view the video, complete the comprehension check, and explore some of the links before returning for a full-class discussion
• Assign groups to research and report on the other myths referenced in the video

Classroom Considerations

• The resource includes the video, a comprehension check, background articles, and a discussion question

Pros

• Includes links to Monteverdi's opera, Ruhl's play, and works of various composers, all inspired by the myth

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.9-10.3 SL.11-12.3