Mayan Mythology Workbook (22 Reading Comprehension & Vocabulary Assignments)

22 Reading Comprehension & Vocabulary Assignments:

The Mayan Mythology Workbook is designed to teach students about the gods, heroes, and stories of ancient Maya culture through engaging, structured lessons. Each assignment features a detailed informational article, approximately 600–650 words, written in clear, accessible language. Four embedded comprehension questions encourage students to reflect on and understand the text, while four unique vocabulary words per lesson, presented with context and definitions, build reading skills and content knowledge. This format supports general education students by providing organized content and guided practice. It is particularly effective for special education, ADHD, and struggling readers because the text is broken into manageable sections, questions are embedded to maintain focus, and vocabulary is highlighted for reinforcement. The combination of culturally rich stories, clear explanations, and interactive questions helps students develop reading comprehension, critical thinking, and engagement with history in a meaningful and accessible way.

Assignments Included:
Itzamna – Creator god and sky deity, ruler of knowledge and wisdom.
Chaac – Rain and thunder god, controls storms and agricultural fertility.
Kukulkan – Feathered serpent god, associated with wind, rain, and learning.
Ah Puch – God of death and the underworld, feared by all.
Ix Chel – Goddess of the moon, childbirth, medicine, and weaving.
Hun Hunahpu – Hero god, father of the Hero Twins, maize god.
Xbalanque – One of the Hero Twins, trickster and underworld hero.
Hunahpu – Twin of Xbalanque, clever hero defeating Xibalba’s lords.
Camazotz – Bat god of night, death, and sacrifice.
Ak’b’al – God of night, darkness, and hidden knowledge.
Bacab – Four sky bearers, protectors of the earth and directions.
Ix Tab – Goddess of suicide, associated with ropes and the afterlife.
Ah Mun – God of maize, essential for life and sustenance.
Zipacna – Earth monster, giant of mountains, causes earthquakes and destruction.
Cabrakan – God of earthquakes and mountains, destructive force in myths.
Huracan – Storm god, creator of hurricanes and powerful winds.
Tohil – God of fire, rain, and the sun, worshiped in rituals.
Xquic – Mother of the Hero Twins, clever and resourceful goddess.
Tz’ikin – Bird spirits, messengers of the gods, connected to prophecy.
Ixmucane – Grandmother goddess, involved in creation and the Hero Twins’ story.
Popol Vuh Lords of Xibalba – Underworld gods who test and torment heroes.
Tepeu – Creator god, works with Gucumatz to form humans and earth.