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Embark on a thrilling adventure as Odysseus, facing challenges and triumphs throughout the 5th grade. Join him as he conquers classes, recesses, and encounters mythical characters. Discover how he learns, grows, and overcomes obstacles, just like in The Odyssey.
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A 5th Grade Odyssey Write an adventure story detailing your personal “odyssey” through the 5th grade.
You will use characters from the book The Odyssey to write an adventure story about your 5th grade year.
Possible Characters:Odysseus SirensPenelope PoseidonCyclopsAthenaHermesOdysseus’ crew
Story Guidelines • Odysseus is the hero of your story. Your hero must make it through the year of 5th grade, including classes, special areas, and recesses. • You cannot use any actual names of students or teachers. • Your story should be at least two pages long and entertain your readers.
Poseidon God of the sea, protector of all waters, father of the Cyclops. Did anyone protect you from trouble this year?
Athena Athena is the Greek goddess of reason, intelligent activity, arts and literature. Did anyone give you good advice this year?
Hermes He was the cleverest of the Olympian gods, and messenger to all the other gods. Did anyone deliver messages for you or help you during times of trouble?
The Sirens The Sirens enticed sailors to come to their island by playing their beautiful music. Were you tempted by anyone to do something wrong this year? How did you resist?
Recess • Detail • Detail • Detail • Classes and Homework • Detail • Detail • Detail Odysseus started his 5th grade year at Dandridge Elementary School. (add more details to this paragraph) • Friends • Detail • Detail • Detail Conclusion