Parent Guide > Athena and Poseidon's Contest for Athens
Welcome to the parent guide for this text! Read below to find out about what your child is reading in class and how you can support him/her at home.
This week in class, we’re reading "Athena and Poseidon's Contest for Athens" by AthenaEurope.org.
This text features an intro to the genre of Greek mythology and a story about how the city Athens got its name.
As we read, we will be discussing the theme of Resilience & Success as it relates to the text. We are trying to answer this big question :
"Why do people succeed?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this myth at home:
- What was "Athena and Poseidon's Contest for Athens" about?
- What did you learn about Resilience & Success?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: