Norse Mythology 4th Grade CFA: Inference, Comparison, and Theme

Read both myths, Thor’s Mighty Hammer and Perseus and Medusa. Answer in complete sentences and use evidence from the text. Why was Thor so upset when he discovered his hammer was missing? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.

Read both myths, Thor’s Mighty Hammer and Perseus and Medusa. Answer in complete sentences and use evidence from the text. Why does Perseus agree to go on the dangerous quest to bring back Medusa’s head?

Read both myths, Thor’s Mighty Hammer and Perseus and Medusa. Answer in complete sentences and use evidence from the text. Why do the gods give Perseus special gifts before his journey? What does this suggest about the difficulty of his mission?

Read both myths, Thor’s Mighty Hammer and Perseus and Medusa. Answer in complete sentences and use evidence from the text. What can you infer about Loki’s personality based on the way he helps Thor find the hammer?

Read both myths, Thor’s Mighty Hammer and Perseus and Medusa. Answer in complete sentences and use evidence from the text. What is one theme of Thor’s Mighty Hammer? Explain how events in the story support this theme.

Read both myths, Thor’s Mighty Hammer and Perseus and Medusa. Answer in complete sentences and use evidence from the text. What message or lesson does Perseus and Medusa teach about bravery or determination?

Read both myths, Thor’s Mighty Hammer and Perseus and Medusa. Answer in complete sentences and use evidence from the text. How are Thor and Perseus similar in the way they solve their problems? Use evidence from both stories.

Read both myths, Thor’s Mighty Hammer and Perseus and Medusa. Answer in complete sentences and use evidence from the text. How are the challenges faced by Thor and Perseus different?

Read both myths, Thor’s Mighty Hammer and Perseus and Medusa. Answer in complete sentences and use evidence from the text. What theme is shared by both myths? Explain how events from each story support this theme.

Read both myths, Thor’s Mighty Hammer and Perseus and Medusa. Answer in complete sentences and use evidence from the text. How do the characters’ actions help protect or help others in both myths?