No Gift for Man: A Greek Myth Retold

After the war between the Titans and the Olympians, life gets a bit boring on earth. Zeus asks Prometheus and his brother Epimetheus, to fill the world with living creatures. Epimetheus gives all the gifts to the animals and there is nothing left for man. This humorous version of the Greek creation myth told in a combination of prose and verse, will delight kids of all ages. The poem aligns with Level 1 of the HOT ROD series of decodable books. The engaging and colorful artwork delights students in grades 1-3 while the subject matter and Higher Order Thinking Questions make this selection enjoyable for grades 4 and up. It was designed to complement any reading program where students are working on closed vowel sounds and consonant blends. To find out about the Scope and Sequence of the series, visit www.wordtravelpress.com.

No Gift for Man is Part 1 of the 3 part Greek Creation Myth. Watch for Part 2 - The Bandit and Part 3 - The Box coming in the fall of 2023. Find supplementary materials and activities at www.wordtravelpress.com.