The Marathon Man

Synopsis:

The Marathon Man retells the legend of the first marathon. A man called Phillip ran for days on end to warn the army that the enemy was about to attack. He ran from Marathon to Athens to deliver the message. He became a hero and he was the very first marathon man.

Curriculum link:

History: The past in the present

Key Concepts:

The first marathon man ran long distances to deliver important messages to the army. Today people run long distances called marathons for their own fitness and to achieve a personal goal.

Reading Strategies:

Making inferences about a character’s motives

Extent:

24

Paired Title:

Marathon Diary

Supporting Materials:

Lesson Plan - Marathon Diary / The Marathon Man