Lesson Plan: Cupid and Psyche (Grade 10)

Introduction

• Happy to be with everyone in Ms. Pam's classroom.
• Activity: Draw a heart and write the name of someone you admire.
• Discuss the mythology from Rome about Cupid and Psyche.

Mythology of Cupid and Psyche

Story

• Psyche: The most beautiful of the king's three daughters.
• Venus: Goddess of beauty; angered by Psyche's fame.
• Cupid: Son of Venus; tasked to make Psyche fall for a monster, but fell for the maiden himself.
• Love and Trust: Important theme of the story.

Events

1. At the Mountain Peak: Psyche taken by her father to marry the monster.
2. Marriage: Their union was happy, but Psyche never saw Cupid's face.
3. Transgression: Psyche tempted by her sisters to examine her husband's true form.
4. Betrayal: Psyche lit a lamp and discovered Cupid's beauty; hot oil spilled, Cupid got angry and left.
5. Regret and Trials: Psyche went to Venus's household to win back Cupid's trust.

Trials by Venus

1. Sorting grains of the same kind: Helped by ants.
2. Collecting golden fleece from sheep: Acquired at the right time with the help of plants.
3. Fetching black water from the black waterfall: Helped by a bird.
4. Obtaining beauty from Proserpina: Fainted into unconsciousness.

Reconciliation and Sequence

• Cupid saved Psyche and shot an arrow to awaken her.
• Psyche became immortal by eating Ambrosia.
• Their love triumphed despite the challenges.

Mythology: Meaning and Importance

• Mythology studies stories about gods and goddesses.
• Serves as life lessons and explains nature.

Lessons

• Trust in Relationships: Importance of trust in love.
• Compassion for Others: Do not envy others; accept your own traits.
• Regret and Effort: Face challenges for love.

Analysis of Sentences and Word Structure

• Identify types of words: Simple, affixed, repeated, and compound.

Conclusion

• A good example of mythology containing life lessons.
• Recognizing word structures is important in our study.