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XMAS HOMEWORK FOR SANTA’S FAVOURITE

STUDENTS

MYTHS IN 30 SECONDS

CREATION MYTHS

1. Read pages 6, 7 and 9 from the book and explain using your own words:
 What are myths ?

 Point out their main characteristics.

 Why did ancient people have creation myths?

2. While you are reading the myths, complete the vocabulary glossary, answer the questions do
the tasks and / or watch the videos. Don’t forget to read the 3-minute sum-up and the
drawings with the captions of each myth.
 HOW THE WORLD WAS MADE

First watch this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLd28m-ltM4

Vocabulary glossary:

Realms :

Icy :

Fiery :

Stretch :

Melt :

Sweat :

Lick :

Flesh:

Fire-breathing:

Cast a spell:

Then watch the following video and answer the questions (you’ll have to log in with your school
account and password):

https://edpuzzle.com/assignments/5dfb515f971c0d40cd9d8027/watch
 IZANAGI AND IZANAMI

Watch the first three minutes of the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGPo-TvgiGc

Vocabulary glossary:

Drifting

Stir

Spear

Struck (past of strike)

Beg

warn

comb

Rot away

Draw a a three/ four picture cartoon story about the myth as you imagine it. Write some
captions under the pictures  to explain what is going on.
 THE EARTH DIVER

Vocabulary glossary:

Nest:

Take turns:

Look for:

Snow goose:

Loon:

mallard:

coot:

Surface (v):

Mud:

Beak:

Knead (v):

3 minute quest: WHO WAS ATLAS?

In greek mythology, the giant Atlas carries the owrld on his back. Find out:
- Why Atlas must support the world.

- How Atlas nearly tricks Heracles.

 OBATALA’S CHAIN

Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-wlwq2lPl0

Vocabulary glossary:

Once:

Rule (v):

Ask for:

Nut:

Hung (past of hang):

Pour (v):

Scratch (v):

Scrabble (v):

Scatter (v):

Grow into:

Lonely:

Dug up (past of dig up):

Mould into:

Bring life into:

3-minute quest: NEWS STORY!

Turn the myth of Obatala’s chain into an amazing news story! Start with an eye-catching headline
that will grab everyone’s attention.
Include interviews with the hen, the cat and the first people on Earth.
 THE WIND GOD AND THE BONES

Vocabulary glossary:

Turn into:

Flood:

Fetch:

Face to face:

Devious:

Hand over:

Blow (a musical instrument):

Bore (v):

Holes:

Swarm around:

Buzzing sound:

Ground up:

Bloodthirsty:

Rose (past of rise):

All-powerful:

Supply:

Hold up:
How did the Aztecs keep their Sun god happy?

Imagine you are a priest from an old religion two thousand years ago. Make up the name of your main

God and 3 alternatives ways to keep it happy.