The Odysseyan 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 PoetryInstead 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 listTake 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.
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Lotus-Eaters
Cyclops
Sirens
Scylla & Charybdis
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 IIAdventure Physical Ability Intellectual Ability
Suitors
Challenge
Odysseus’ Revenge
Penelope’s Test
Overall Discussions
Odyssey Children’s Book4 3 2 1
Summary & Content Knowledge – text-based details
Sequential with most important scenes and details included- beginning, middle, and end
Conventions accurate
Drawings- drawn or digitally
Attractive, engaging, appropriate, neat
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.
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