A S YOU COME IN, C HOOSE Y OUR F ATE B OYS G IRLS

Tavern Mingling – Embody your character – What are their characteristics? – Who do they like/not like? – “Speed dating” style conversations – 5 minutes to get to know your table companions – Who are they? – What are they like? – Who are they connected to?

The Trojan War: A Drama 1.Read your chapter within your group. Highlight character names and make note of important events that take place. Create a timeline to organize the events of the chapter. 2.Turn your chapter into a play. Assign group members roles to play for each of the characters mentioned. Write a manuscript of dialogue to tell the story and choreograph “blocking” 3.Rehearse with your group (you do not need to memorize any lines) 4.Perform your masterpiece in front of the class

E PIC P OETRY T HE O DYSSEY

What is an epic poem? – Long narrative poem – Concerns eternal human problems – Told in heightened language – Sometimes gods or other supernatural beings take part

What is an epic poem? – Setting includes supernatural realms, especially the land of the dead – Usually begins IN MEDIA RES – Tells of story of a larger than life hero

What is an epic hero? – Embodies the values of a particular society – Great leader who is identified strongly with a particular people or society – Does great deeds in battle and undertakes an extraordinary journey or quest

What is an epic hero? – Not a “Superman with magical powers, but a “regular” human being – Overcomes obstacles but maintains humanity – Experiences typical human emotions/feelings

How do I read an epic? – Punctuation to punctuation – Don’t pause at line breaks – Read for the “big picture” – Look up unfamiliar words