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The Odyssey an epic

The Odyssey an epic. Homer. Homer & Epic. To learn more about the author of this epic, let’s turn to page 858 and read about Homer. Write down one piece of information about Homer that you find interesting and/or important.

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The Odyssey an epic

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  1. The Odysseyan epic Homer

  2. Homer & Epic • To learn more about the author of this epic, let’s turn to page 858 and read about Homer. • Write down one piece of information about Homer that you find interesting and/or important. • To learn more about Odysseus in this epic poem, let’s read about the epic hero on page 859. • In your own words, write down a definition for epic hero.

  3. Epic Poetry • Instead of being written in prose, this story is written in lines of poetry. • When you’re reading the poem out loud, try to read the sentence naturally by taking a breath at the commas and/or periods instead of at the ends of lines. • Character list • Take a look at the character list and pronunciation guide on page 862.

  4. Adventures of Odysseus (prelude)

  5. Sailing from Troy

  6. Lotus Eaters

  7. The Cyclops

  8. The Land of the Dead

  9. The Sirens

  10. Scylla and Charybdis

  11. The Cattle of the Sun God

  12. Map • In order to visualize the locations and the distances travelled, turn to the map on page 891. • Draw your finger along Odysseus’ path from Troy so far.

  13. Epic Hero- Evidence Chart

  14. Odyssey Film (part I) • While watching the first half of this film, compare how you pictured events happening with how they are portrayed in the movie.

  15. Return of Odysseus“Twenty years gone, and I am back again.” • Read about the epic simile on page 894. • Write the definition of epic simile in your own words.

  16. Argus

  17. The Suitors

  18. Penelope

  19. The Challenge

  20. Odysseus’ Revenge

  21. Penelope’s Test

  22. Epic Hero- Evidence Chart II

  23. Overall Discussions

  24. Odyssey Children’s Book

  25. O Brother, Where Art Thou? • While you’re watching O Brother, take notes each time there’s a reference to The Odyssey. • Keep in mine that Ulysses is Latin and Odysseus is Greek, but they’re the same name.

  26. Writing Prompt • Imagine you are returning from a trip (maybe to Disney Land or to Safeway) and are sidelined on the way home. • Describe your journey home and how you escape each of your obstacles.

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