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The Odyssey Epic Tales of Epic Proportions

OBJ I can use context clues to demonstrate my understanding of vocabulary. I can discuss the distinctive element of an Epic Poem LITEpic PPT AND Literature Books pg 804 – 806 WRTNOTES: PPT AND Literature Books pg Epic Hero Charts Pre AP Eng 1 Agenda

OBJ I can discuss the distinctive element of an Epic Poem Epic-- An extended narrative poem recounting actions, travels, adventures, and heroic episodes and written in a high style (with ennobled diction, for example). It may be written in hexameter verse, especially dactylic hexameter, and it may have twelve books or twenty four books. Examples:Homer, IliadVirgil, Aeneid Homer, OdysseyTasso, Jerusalem Delivered Milton, Paradise Lost LITNOTES PPT AND Literature Books pg 806 copy the bulleted characteristics for both EPIC POETRY and EPIC NARRATION. Pre AP Eng 1

Journal #1 -- choose one, 100 words. Do you have a family member or a friend who tells great stories? What makes their stories so fun to listen to? Do you enjoy hearing their stories again and again? What makes you a great storyteller? What are some things you do to make your stories come alive for your listeners? What do you do to remember them? What is one of your favorite stories? What makes it a great story?

Journal # words. Write about a time someone told you (or someone you know) not to do something, but you did it anyway. (If you are writing about someone else – use a pseudonym.)

Journal # words. 1.Name a Hero—real or fictional 2.What are three traits he/she has that make him/her a hero? 3.Choose one trait and write a journal about the hero you named above. Give at least three concrete examples of how (or when) that trait makes (made) that person heroic.

Journal # words. 1.Today is a day that focuses on love. Part of the popularity of The Odyssey is the love story between Odysseus and Penelope. For today’s journal, write a diary entry (or a poem) from either Odysseus’ or Penelope’s point of view expressing his/her feelings about their marriage after being separated for 7 years. Or Write about love as a topic. Your choice…love is powerful. Love is fake. Love equals sacrifice. Whatever you want to say about love. Start with a clear topic sentence that shows the controlling idea of the paragraph.

Two day Journal # words. 1.Draw your interpretation of a Cyclops 2.Choose one option below a.Write a paragraph using at least three passages as evidence (cited—pg # and line #) from Odysseus: Part 1 to validate your interpretation. (50 – 100 words) b.Label the picture using at least three passages as evidence (cited—pg # and line #) from Odysseus: Part 1 to validate your interpretation. (25 – 50 words)

Journal # words. 1.What is an obstacle in your life that you have over come? How did you overcome it? 2.Think of a person you know (a friend or family member) who has overcome an obstacle in his/her life. How did he/she overcome it?

Key Terms arete Narrative poem Epic Poem Epic Simile Epithets Patronymics

Themes, elements and symbols Narrative poem Epic Poem Epic Simile Epithets Patronymics Allusion Personification Metaphor Character (Archetype) The journey (to the underworld) “3” Catalogues Histories and descriptions

Characteristics of the classical epic include these: The main character or protagonist is heroically larger than life, often the source and subject of legend or a national hero The deeds of the hero are presented without favoritism, revealing his failings as well as his virtues The action, often in battle, reveals the more-than- human strength of the heroes as they engage in acts of heroism and courage

Characteristics of the classical epic include these: The setting covers several nations, the whole world, or even the universe The episodes, even though they may be fictional, provide an explanation for some of the circumstances or events in the history of a nation or people The gods and lesser divinities play an active role in the outcome of actions All of the various adventures form an organic whole, where each event relates in some way to the central theme

Typical in epics is a set of conventions (or epic machinery). Among them are these: Poem begins with a statement of the theme ("Arms and the man I sing") Invocation to the muse or other deity ("Sing, goddess, of the wrath of Achilles") Story begins in medias res (in the middle of things) Catalogs (of participants on each side, ships, sacrifices) Histories and descriptions of significant items (who made a sword or shield, how it was decorated, who owned it from generation to generation) Epic simile (a long simile where the image becomes an object of art in its own right as well as serving to clarify the subject).

Typical in epics is a set of conventions (or epic machinery). Among them are these: Frequent use of epithets ("Aeneas the true"; "rosy- fingered Dawn"; "tall-masted ship") Use of patronymics (calling son by father's name): "Anchises' son" Long, formal speeches by important characters Journey to the underworld Use of the number three (attempts are made three times, etc.) Previous episodes in the story are later recounted

OBJ I can use context clues to demonstrate my understanding of vocabulary. I can discuss the distinctive elements of an Epic Poem LIT Literature Books pg (Restate the questions and answer in complete sentences.) 1.In ancient Greece, what was the specific job of the storyteller? 2.When do experts believe Homer composed and recited his poems? 3.Where did Homer get the ideas for his stories? 4.Homer was fascinated by what type of hero? 5.How did Homer compose his poems? WRTNOTES: PPT AND Literature Books pg Epic Hero Charts Day 1 Pre AP Eng 1 Agenda

OBJ I can use context clues to demonstrate my understanding of vocabulary. I can use background information and media to make a prediction about the plot and the theme of a text. DWURead pages Based on the Invocation list 4 things you expect to happen to Odysseus on his journey. (Put this in your notes) LIT The Odyssey pg 810 – 880. HWK Voc Lesson 13--Morphology (Prefixes—etc) Due Character Cheat Sheets; Due VOCLesson 13 Quiz will be WRTEpic Hero Chart Summaries Predictions, adjustments, evidence chart Day 2 Pre AP Eng 1 Agenda

OBJ I use cited evidence to support my claims. I use relevant commentary to connect by evidence to my claims. LIT The Odyssey pg 816 – 828. Pg 825 …what is Ironic? WRTJournal #5, Text questions -- Answer the questions on pg (answer all) (answer two) or find and explain the meaning of 2+ examples of irony or EPIC Simile in The Odyssey. Day 3 & 4 Pre AP Eng 1 Agenda

MLA Citations (for Polyphemus) "Book 9." Spark Notes. B & N, Web. 18 Feb Chin, Beverly Ann. “The Odyssey: Part 1." Glencoe literature: the reader's choice. New York, N.Y.: Glencoe McGraw-Hill, Print.