Objective

By the end of this lesson, Norah will be able to understand the key themes and characters in Percy Jackson and the Sea of Monsters, and make connections to real-world history and mythology.

Materials and Prep

• Copy of Percy Jackson and the Sea of Monsters
• Pen and paper
• Access to the internet for research

No prior knowledge required, just an interest in the Percy Jackson series.

Activities

• Character Analysis: Choose a character from the book and write a short description of their personality traits and actions.
• Mythology Research: Pick a mythical creature or god mentioned in the book and research their origins in Greek mythology.
• Historical Connections: Find a historical event that relates to a scene in the book and write a paragraph comparing the two.

Talking Points

• Introduction to Percy Jackson: "Percy Jackson is a demigod, half-human and half-god. In the book, he goes on adventures inspired by Greek mythology."
• Themes in the Book: "The Sea of Monsters explores themes of friendship, bravery, and the battle between good and evil."
• Real-world Connections: "Many of the creatures and gods in the book are based on Greek mythology, which was an ancient belief system of the Greeks."
• Character Development: "As you read, pay attention to how Percy and his friends grow and change throughout the story."
• Discussion on Choices: "Think about the choices the characters make in the book and how they impact the plot."