Trickle Down, Olympus: More Greek and Roman Myths (12 New Reader's Theater Plays Teaching Greek and Roman Mythology to Middle School and High School Students)

The Trickle Down, Olympus series uses Reader's Theater scripts to bring the timeless myths of the Greeks and Romans to life. These scripts creatively re-tell myths by dividing them into narration and speaking roles. Speaking cues and even sound effects add to the dramatic appeal of the scripts. Reader's Theater is an interactive way to engage whole classes in a common learning experience, wherein student comprehension and engagement can reach all-time highs. If you want to give ancient myths new life, this is the book for you. This book continues the Trickle Down, Olympus series by bringing you twelve new scripts from Greek and Roman culture, including such stories as Odysseus and the Cyclops, Narcissus and Echo, King Midas, Icarus, Tiresias, and Oedipus Rex. Also included is a glossary of important characters and a pronunciation guide.