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Answer various pre-reading questions in complete sentences to explore themes and concepts in The Odyssey. Topics include heroism, fate, reputation, boasting, value, loyalty, kindness, and distractions.
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The Odyssey by Homer Warm Ups
9-6-19 The Odyssey– Pre-Reading 1 Directions: Answer the following question in fourto five complete sentences on a sheet of paper. What makes a hero? What are four qualities a hero must possess?
9-9-19 The Odyssey– Pre-Reading 2 Directions: Answer the following question in fourto five complete sentences on a sheet of paper. What do you already know about the oral tradition? If you don’t know anything, make predictions.
9-10-19 The Odyssey– Pre-Reading 3 Do you believe in fate? Do you think there is a force outside ourselves that impacts our lives? Why or why not? Directions: Answer the following question in four to five complete sentences on a sheet of paper.
9-11-19 September 11, 2001 What do you know about today and how has it has affected the world in which you live? Directions: Answer the following question in four to five complete sentences on a sheet of paper.
9-12-19 • Directions • 1. Go to: http://moodle.caboces.org • 2. Username: first initial last name 23 • 3. Password: ?????? • If you are new, your password is changeme • If you have a Moodle account, you have changed your password • 4. If you need help RAISE your hand and be PATIENT. • DO NOT START THE QUIZ UNTIL YOU HAVE BEEN GIVEN PERMISSION TO BEGIN!
9-16-19 The Odyssey– Pre-Reading 4 How much emphasis does our society place on reputation? Do you think reputation is important? What factors influence a person’s reputation? Directions: Answer the following question in four to five complete sentences on a sheet of paper.
9-17-19 The Odyssey– Pre-Reading 5 Do you consider boasting or bragging a positive or negative quality? Explain. Directions: Answer the following question in four to five complete sentences on a sheet of paper.
9-18-19 Directions Login to your computer Open the Microsoft Word document titled MLA Format Get your Scaffolding Sheet out Wait for further instructions
9-19-19 The Odyssey– Pre-Reading 6 What is the difference between things that are truly valuable and things that have a high price? What are the things that are truly valuable to you? Directions: Answer the following question in four to five complete sentences on a sheet of paper.
9-23-19 The Odyssey– Pre-Reading 7 What is the farthest distance from Olean you have ever traveled in the United States? What is the most interesting place in the United States that you have traveled? Directions: Answer the following question in four to five complete sentences on a sheet of paper.
9-24-19 The Odyssey– Pre-Reading 8 Has curiosity ever landed you in some trouble? Have you ever been curious about something and found out that you would have rather not known the answer? Directions: Answer the following question in four to five complete sentences on a sheet of paper.
9-25-19 The Odyssey– Pre-Reading 9 How important is loyalty to you? Write about an experience where you felt like someone stood by you through a tough time. Directions: Answer the following question in four to five complete sentences on a sheet of paper.
9-26-19 The Odyssey– Pre-Reading 10 How important is it to be kind to strangers? Is this something you value? Directions: Answer the following question in four to five complete sentences on a sheet of paper.
9-30-19 The Odyssey– Pre-Reading 11 What distracts you? What are the things that take attention away from your work? Directions: Answer the following question in four to five complete sentences on a sheet of paper.
