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English 1 Mr. Briggs’ Classes Wed./Thurs &

Objective Continue to develop your understanding of The Odyssey and the protagonist, Odysseus, as a heroic figure. Trace Odysseus’ journey as he returns to his home in Ithaca. Literary Response and Analysis 3.3: analyze main and subordinate characters and explain these interactions in the plot of the story

Homework Read “Odysseus and Penelope” - pages Be prepared to discuss on Friday Construct a well developed paragraph (about 100 words) that fully describes your choice of modern-day hero. Construct a well developed paragraph (about 100 words) that fully describes your choice of modern-day hero. Label paper: Modern Heroes Label paper: Modern Heroes

Schedule of events Friday, 10-2: Review The Odyssey / work on essay Monday, 10-5: Review The Odyssey Part 2 for the exam on Tuesday. Tuesday, 10-6: The Odyssey Pt. 2 Exam W/Th, 10/7-8: Rough draft is due / peer editing Friday, 10-9: End of 1 st quarter – Last minute editing Monday, 10-19: Second draft is due W/Th, 10/21-22: Final Draft is due at the beginning of class

Review your Homework “The beggar and the faithful dog” - pages “The Test of the great bow” - pages

Homework Questions “Beggar and faithful dog” 1.What’s the importance of the old dog? 2.How does the description of Argos make you feel? 3.What do you think about Eumaeus’s statement about servants?

Homework Questions “Great Bow” 4.What images does Homer use to help his audience imagine the scene in the storeroom. 5.Why is Penelope crying in this story? 6.(line 1127) What internal conflict does Odysseus experience? 7.Describe at least 4 auditory images on page 702.

“Death at the Palace” Class read – pages Discuss

Who are the Heroes in our society? Name five personal traits we see in heroes today Using these traits, who is a person from our society that could be considered a hero?Homework Construct a well developed paragraph (about 100 words) that fully describes your choice of modern-day hero. Construct a well developed paragraph (about 100 words) that fully describes your choice of modern-day hero.

Greek Hero Traits Demonstrated morals and values of the gods in humanistic terms Had similar characteristics and qualities They were mortal Needed a quest heroes are cruel and single-minded towards the enemy – often ruthless Possessed cunning and physical strenght

The Hero Essay You will create a well-developed essay about a mythological Greek hero. Odysseus would be the obvious choice, but you may choose other Greek Heroes. Check out - mythweb.com or you may choose Hercules

The Odyssey Movie The clip will be shown as time permits.