The Minotaur & the Labyrinth: Ready-to-Teach Greek Myth Lesson

The Minotaur & the Labyrinth – Ready-to-Teach Lesson for Ages 11-13

Bring Greek mythology to life with this ready-to-teach lesson on The Minotaur & the Labyrinth! Designed for 11–13-year-olds, this resource includes comprehension exercises, creative diary writing, and empathy tasks—all requiring no planning. Students will follow Theseus’ heroic journey, explore themes of courage, love, and consequences, and develop reading and critical thinking skills, while enjoying a thrilling myth full of twists and suspense. Simply download and teach!

This resource includes:

• True or False activities to check comprehension
• Crossword puzzles to reinforce key vocabulary
• Deep thinking questions to develop critical analysis skills
• Creative diary writing prompts from the perspective of Theseus or Ariadne
• Empathy exercises to imagine the terrifying experience of the labyrinth

This lesson is designed to spark discussion, enhance reading comprehension, and encourage creative expression.

Simply download and teach—it’s that easy!

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