Literature Circles: The Odyssey Story Time

Assignment -Your group will be responsible for reading, analyzing, and re-telling the sections of The Odyssey assigned to your group. -Your group will be creating a storyboard that will aid in the re-telling of the section. Storyboards will include: Description of the plot of your section by using a plot chart. Each event should be labeled and include a brief description. Images that reflect the story or characters in the story Brief but SPECIFIC description of the heroic qualities demonstrated in the story (based on Greek culture). Example: Odysseus used supernatural ability when he...this is heroic quality in ancient Greek Culture.

Continued... List any common epic characteristics found in the passage. Example: Demonstration of Cultural Values, Epithets, Homeric Simile, Invocation to muse, Supernatural powers or events, etc.. AT LEAST two examples of Figurative Language Determine the lesson being taught

You will use: Textbook Odyssey Notes and vocabulary 1 tri-fold poster for the group Construction paper Markers Glue Images that relate to your passages

Passages and Groups “Tell the Story”: 1st: Thomas, Lauren, Caleb 3rd:Rasmel, Angela, Jalen 4th: Matthew D., Jacob, Janiah “I am Laertes’ Son” AND “The Lotus Eaters” 1st: Chyna, Nikki, Victoria, Boone 3rd: Lauren, Michael, David 4th: Jansen, Taylor, Cody P. , Trace “The Cyclops” 1st: Mahalia, Gabe, Elaine 3rd: Leah, Matthew 4th: Maya, Dawson, Jena “The Enchantress Circe” AND “The Land of the Dead” 1st: Torrage, Kayla, Michael, Mei Ling 3rd:Michele, Jacob, Justin 4th: Phillip, Savannah, Nykyya, Armondo

Passages and Groups “The Meeting of the Father and Son” AND “The Beggar and the Faithful Dog” 1st: Kaylee, Jessica, Ethan, Sable 3rd: Julia, Bryan, Taylor 4th: Davin, Brandon, Cody. L “The Test of the Great Bow” 1st: Sarah, Khushi, Sam 3rd: Scott, Jessy, Javier 4th: Destiny, Hunter, Christian “The Sirens: Scylla and Charybdis” 1st: Taylor, Anyanso, Diana 3rd: Bailey, Alec, Alejandro 4th: Fred, Malik, Mathew K. “The Cattle of the Sun God” 1st: Destiny, Preston, Olivia 3rd: Abby, Russel, Von 4th: Trevor, Jackson, Zach

“Death at the Palace” AND “Odysseus and Penelope” 1st: Zack, Kamryn, Carson 3rd: Gavin, Hayleigh, Xavier 4th: Nathan, Michael, Alex, Shecaniah 3rd: Daniel and Cesar: Read and analyze “Tell the Story” and “The Cyclops” . Create a powerpoint.

Remember You must become experts regarding your passages You must present and “teach” the class about your passage Be able to answer any questions about your passages Your poster must contain all expectations listed Work diligently within your groups: This means: collaborate, delegate, and monitor time. Handout vocab. Remember to study your lesson 7 vocabulary.

Timeline Tuesday December 6th: Begin Assignment -Get into groups, discuss roles within the groups, read passages Wednesday December 7th: Literature Circles -Finish Reading (if needed), begin working on poster Thursday December 8th: Literature Circles -Finish Posters, plan presentation-Begin Presentations (if needed) Friday December 9th: Literature Circles-All groups present Monday December 12th: Storytime - Finish Presenting, Quiz Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday: Movie with questions Friday: To be announced