Reading comprehension previous practice

1. Explicit: What is the text about?

• Fictional stories

• Myths and legends around the world

• Modern superheroes

1. Inferential: Why are myths considered fascinating?

• Because they are short stories

• Because they blend reality with imagination

• Because they are recent inventions

Explicit: Who is the hero in the Greek myth mentioned?

• Hercules

• Thor

• Monkey King

Inferential: What does the Hercules myth teach us?

• About the challenges of modern life

• About courage, perseverance, and the triumph of good over evil

• About the latest technology

1. Explicit: Who is Thor in Norse mythology?

• • A mischievous character

• The god of thunder

• A giant

Inferential: What does the Thor myth reflect?

• Beliefs about strength, protection, and the forces of nature

• Modern fashion trends

• Political ideologies

1. Explicit: Where does the Monkey King myth come from?

• Greek mythology

• Norse mythology

• Chinese mythology

1. Inferential: Why do myths carry cultural wisdom and values?

• Because they are boring

• Because they reflect universal truths about human nature and the world

• Because they are short