Olympus Voices Lesson Plan
Grade 2 CKLA • Greek Myths Emerging ESL / ELL
Olympus Voices Lesson Plan
Format 15-Min Easy QSSSA
Time 15–20 min
Language Target Opinion + “because”
Scaffolds Pictures + TPR Gestures
WIDA Level Level 1–2 (Entering/Emerging)
The QSSSA Question (Read & Point to Pictures) Concrete & Simple
“Which Greek god do you like, and why?”
Picture Word Bank (Point & Choral Repeat)
⚡ Zeus lightning
🌊 Poseidon water / sea
🦉 Athena smart / owl
👟 Hermes fast / wings
5 Simple Steps to Facilitate
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1. Question (Teacher Asks) 2 min
Say: “Which Greek god do you like?” Point to each god's picture card as you say their name and power.
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2. Signal (Silent Think Time) 1 min
Say: “Put your hand on your heart (model TPR gesture) when you pick your favorite god.” No talking yet.
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3. Stem (Choral Repeat) 2 min
Point to the sentence frame on the board. Model twice, then have students chant together:
“I like [God] because [power word].”
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4. Share (Turn & Talk) 4 min
Knees to knees. Partner 1 points to a picture and speaks. Partner 2 gives a thumbs up 👍. Switch turns!
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5. Assess (Exit Ticket) 6 min
Call on 2 non-volunteers to share orally with the sentence stem. Hand out the half-sheet exit ticket for students to draw and complete.
ESL Teacher Tip:
Accept one-word answers or pointing during the initial check, then recast back into the complete frame: “Yes! You like Zeus because of lightning! Let's say it together: I like Zeus because...”
CKLA Domain: Greek Myths • Grade 2 1-Page Emerging ESL Quick Guide
Olympus Opinions Exit Ticket
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Greek Gods Exit Ticket
CKLA Grade 2 • Greek Myths
Name: Date:
Question
Which Greek god do you like, and why?
🗣️ Pick & Tell
Word Bank (God + Power Word)
⚡ Zeus lightning
🌊 Poseidon water
🦉 Athena smart
👟 Hermes fast
Draw Your God:
Write Your Sentence:
I like
because .
⚡ lightning 🌊 water 🦉 smart 👟 fast
Student Checklist:
👑 God Name 💡 Power Word 🎨 Picture Drawn
Cut Here (2 Tickets Per Page)
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Greek Gods Exit Ticket
CKLA Grade 2 • Greek Myths
Name: Date:
Question
Which Greek god do you like, and why?
🗣️ Pick & Tell
Word Bank (God + Power Word)
⚡ Zeus lightning
🌊 Poseidon water
🦉 Athena smart
👟 Hermes fast
Draw Your God:
Write Your Sentence:
I like
because .
⚡ lightning 🌊 water 🦉 smart 👟 fast
Student Checklist:
👑 God Name 💡 Power Word 🎨 Picture Drawn