The Lightning Thief novel study chapter 1

Open Ended

Based on the book cover of 'Percy Jackson and the Olympians - The Lightning Thief', what do you think the story will be about?

What do you see? What do you think? What do you wonder?

Fill in the Blanks

A demi-god is a person who is half-god and half-

.

Multiple Choice

Which vocabulary word describes a long, difficult journey to achieve a goal?

• Mythology

• Quest

• Prophecy

• Immortal

Multiple Choice

What does the word 'mythology' mean in the context of 'The Lightning Thief'?

• A collection of traditional stories

• A modern fictional tale

• A scientific explanation

• A historical document

Multiple Choice

What is a prophecy according to the slide?

• A message about the past

• A message about the future

• A message about the present

• A message about dreams

Multiple Choice

How do Rick Riordan's books blend mythology with modern life?

• By setting ancient myths in ancient times

• By incorporating gods and monsters into today's world

• By focusing solely on historical events

• By excluding any modern elements

Open Ended

How does the author suggest that The Lightning Thief is based on real events, and why does he present the story this way? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.