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The Flood

A Greek myth retold from Old Greek Stories by James Baldwin

This is a Greek myth retold from Old Greek Stories by James Baldwin, a collection first published in 1895. The story of Deucalion and the great flood is one of the oldest tales from ancient Greece, teaching that goodness and obedience are rewarded even in the darkest times. Mercury and the other gods are characters from Greek mythology. This text reflects its era; a few period terms have been modernised. This story is worth reading because it shows a child that kindness matters, that hope can follow sadness, and that new beginnings are possible.

Band

Purple · Pre-readers and first readersTypical starting range: ages 4–5

Length

short · about 382 words in 6 sections · 4 pictures

Source

Old Greek Stories, James Baldwin

First published

see the About page in the reader

Regions

Canada · United States

Included formats

• · Web reader and PDF
• · EPUB for e-readers
• · Home-print sheet
• · Folded booklet
• · Binder edition (8.5 × 11)
• · Worksheet
• · Quick Check (6 questions) with answer key
• · Read-aloud script
• · Colouring page
• · Teacher’s Edition (members)

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