Republic of the Philippines

Mindanao State University

College of Education
Marawi City

Gods and Goddesses in Norse Mythology

A Semi Lesson Plan

In Partial Fulfillment
Of the Requirement for the Course
ELE133
(Mythology and Folklore for Grade 10 Teachers)

Submitted by
BASHER, Asraliah P.

Submitted to
Prof. Anville Shamaign A. Villanueva

March 2024
I. Learning Objectives
At the end of the lesson, students will able to:
1. Name and identify the main Norse deities, including Odin, Thor, Freyja, and Loki.
2. Explain the functions, traits, and qualities of every god and goddess in the Norse
pantheon.
3. Examine the importance of Norse gods and goddesses in Viking mythology, as well as
their involvement in religious rituals and societal ideologies.
4. Examine and contrast the ways in which several gods interacted with one another and
shaped the Norse universe and worldwide.
5. Talk about how Norse mythology continues to affect contemporary culture,
particularly in the areas of popular culture, literature, and art.

II. Learning Content

A. Topic
The gods and goddesses in Norse Mythology
B. Materials
Visual aids and Handouts
C. References
Sturluson, S. (2005). The Prose Edda (J. Byock, Trans.) Penguin Classics.
Anonymous. (2015). The Poetic Edda (J. Crawford, Trans.) Hacket Publishing Company.
Crossley- Holland, K. (1980). The Norse Myths. Pantheon Books.
Davidson, H. R. E. (1964). Gods and Myths of Northern Europe. Penguin Books.
Anonymous. (1999). The Saga pf the Volsungs (J. Lindow, Trans.). University of California
Press.
Orchard, A. (1997). Dictionary of Norse Myth and Legend. Cassell.
Lindow, J. (2002). Norse Mythology: A guide to Gods, Heroes, Rituals, and Beliefs. Oxford
University Press.
Simek, R. (1996). Norse Mythology in the Poetic Edda. Scandinavian Studies, 68(2), 205-218.
https://www.jstor.org/stable/40920102
Turville-Petre, E. O. Q. (1964). Myth and Religion of the North: The Religion of Ancient
Scandinavia. Weidenfeld & Nicolson.
Byock, J. (2001). The Saga of the Volsungs: The Norse Epic of Sigurd the Dragon Slayer.
Penguin Classics.
III. Procedures
A. Before the Lesson
1. Greetings
The reporter will greet the students before giving the formal lesson.

2. Motivation
The reporter will instruct the students to group themselves into four (4) for the activity called
“Create Your Viking Name” and she will explain to the students that before delving into Norse
mythology, they will immerse themselves in the culture by adopting Viking identities. The reporter will
provide a list of Norse names and their meaning or qualities associated with each name and the reporter
will ask each group to choose a name from the list based on their interests. After they choose, the report
will call the representative to each group and ask them to share what name they choose and why.

3. Presentation of the Lesson

The reporter will introduce the lesson by asking the students what they observed or notice about
the listed names that I have provided during the activity. The reporter will set the class for the formal
lesson or discussion.

B. During the Lesson

1. Lesson Proper
The reporter will discuss the topic to the class. She will give an overview of Norse mythology.
And after delving the overview of Norse mythology, she will introduce the gods and goddesses in
Norse mythology and she will encourage the class by asking someone in class some formative
questions. The reporter will do an absolute discussion to be understood clearly by her students.

2. Enrichment Activity
After discussing the topic to the entire class, the reporter will give an another activity called
“Mythological Trading Cards”, the reporter will ask the students to choose one Norse god or goddess
discussed in the lesson and they will write key facts about their chosen deity, such as their attributes,
symbols, powers, and notable myths or stories associated with them.
C. After the Lesson
1. Generalization
The reporter will generalize the topic through asking the students a questions about the topic
and the importance of that topic.

2. Evaluation
The reporter will now evaluate the comprehension of the students by giving them a short quiz.