Book Summary
Acropolis Adventure is told from a young man's perspective as he and his parents vacation in Greece. He meets Dimitri, an old friend of his father's, who shows him some of the famous local landmarks. Most importantly, Dimitri teaches Brady how to appreciate the details and beauty that surround him. Brady leaves Greece a different person. Illustrations and maps support the text. 

About the Lesson

Targeted Reading Strategy

• Visualize

Objectives

• Use the reading strategy of visualizing
• Analyze characters in the text
• Identify and understand similes and metaphors
• Recognize and use possessives

Materials

• Book -- Acropolis Adventure (copy for each student)
• Chalkboard or dry erase board
• Visualize, analyze characters, similes and metaphors worksheets

    Indicates an opportunity for student to mark in the book. (All activities may be completed with paper and pencil if books are reusable.)

Vocabulary

• Content words: Andronicus, ancient, Athens, columns, comedy, European, geometric, Greek, landmark, perspective, proportions, octagon, tragedy