Transcript 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.
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.
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.
Adventures of Odysseus (prelude)
Sailing from Troy
Lotus Eaters
The Cyclops
The Land of the Dead
The Sirens
Scylla and Charybdis
The Cattle of the Sun God
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.
Epic Hero- Evidence Chart
Adventure
Lotus-Eaters
Cyclops
Sirens
Scylla & Charybdis
Physical Ability
Intellectual Ability
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.
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.
Argus
The Suitors
Penelope
The Challenge
Odysseus’ Revenge
Penelope’s Test
Epic Hero- Evidence Chart II
Adventure
Suitors
Challenge
Odysseus’ Revenge
Penelope’s Test
Physical Ability
Intellectual Ability
Overall Discussions
Odyssey Children’s Book
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Summary &
Content
Knowledge –
text-based
details
Sequential with
most important
scenes and
details
includedbeginning,
middle, and
end
Conventions
accurate
Drawingsdrawn or
digitally
Attractive,
engaging,
appropriate,
neat
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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.
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.