The Hydra Monsters of Mythology Novel Study Special Education Bernard Evslin

The Hydra: Monsters of Mythology by Bernard Evslin is a novel study of this important character from mythology, including activities and chapter questions designed for students with special education needs.

Students will listen to the story of how Hercules defeats the Nemean Lion and then the Hydra, rescuing Iole from a giant crab.

Have you ever wanted to read a novel to your special education students but thought there was no way they would sit and listen? Persevere, it is worth it!!

The Hydra: Monsters of Mythology novel study has over 100 pages and is designed for students in special education.

I was always reading a novel to my students, regardless of their learning level. The lesson of learning to sit while someone is talking is an invaluable skill that is worthwhile teaching.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS NOVEL UNIT IS FOR STUDENTS WITH SIGNIFICANT DISABILITIES AND ARE EITHER EMERGING OR NON-READERS AND DOES NOT INCLUDE THE NOVEL OR AN ADAPTED VERSION.

YOU CAN, HOWEVER, USE IT WITH ANY ADAPTED VERSION YOU MAY HAVE.

I USED THE VERSION WITH THE ISBN 1-55546-253-7

⭐ YOU WILL NEED YOUR OWN COPY OF THE BOOK⭐

This novel study includes various activities that accompany Evslin’s book, The Hydra: Monsters of Mythology.

The materials were designed to allow students with varying learning levels to access and engage with the lessons learned by listening to this novel.

Students have numerous opportunities to engage with repeated information as they listen to the heroic story of how Hercules, paying a Blood Price, fights and defeats the Nemean Lion and then the dreaded Hydra.

Finally, many of the activities include more than one version, suggestions for differentiation, and options for presentation. There are one or more activities (19 different activities!!) to go with each chapter, as your students stay engaged while you read this novel aloud.

There are 2 complete files to go with this unit. One is in color and one is in BW.

⭐CHAPTER QUESTIONS⭐

• There are 5 multiple choice questions for every chapter. Each question has 3 picture answer choices. An answer key is included.

• There are also 15 general questions about the story of Hercules and the Hydra in case you are using a different version of the book.

See preview for the table of contents and a detailed look at what is included.

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The Hydra: Monsters of Mythology Novel Study Includes:

• 63 pages of activities (2 sets, one in color and one in black and white) to accompany The Hydra: Monsters of Mythology
• Table of Contents
• Suggestions for use
• 19 activities (one or more for each chapter)
• 5 multiple-choice questions for every chapter
• 15 overview questions to use with any version of the book you may have
• Answer key

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There are so many benefits to reading out loud to your students. You will teach them an invaluable skill of learning to sit still while someone else is talking. Your parents will also LOVE you for not only teaching them this skill of sitting but also for exposing them to age-appropriate material. Plus, you never know which students you will touch with each story you read.