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Lesson 3: Old Myths, New Readers

California CCSS: Focus Standards

Compare classic mythological ideas with Rick Riordan’s modern adaptations to understand how ancient stories are reshaped for today’s audiences.
Use comparative language, including while, unlike, and both . . . but, to explain similarities and differences between traditional myths and modern adaptations.
Use the prefix trans- to determine the meanings of transform and transport and connect those meanings to adaptation.

How does The Lightning Thief build on—and transform—traditional mythic ideas?

Short-Form Text

Percy Jackson and Mythology

Library of Congress, adapted by Newsela

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