1. The Odyssey an epic
Homer

2. 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.

3. Epic Poetry
Instead 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 list
Take a look at the character list and pronunciation guide on page 862.

4. Adventures of Odysseus (prelude)

5. Sailing from Troy

6. Lotus Eaters

7. The Cyclops

8. The Land of the Dead

9. The Sirens

10. Scylla and Charybdis

11. The Cattle of the Sun God

12. 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.

13. Epic Hero- Evidence Chart
Adventure
Physical Ability
Intellectual Ability
Lotus-Eaters
Cyclops
Sirens
Scylla & Charybdis

14. 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.

15. 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.

16. Argus

17. The Suitors

18. Penelope

19. The Challenge

20. Odysseus’ Revenge

21. Penelope’s Test

22. Epic Hero- Evidence Chart II
Adventure
Physical Ability
Intellectual Ability
Suitors
Challenge
Odysseus’ Revenge
Penelope’s Test

23. Overall Discussions

24. 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

25. 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.

26. 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.