1. Mapping “The Odyssey”

2. Odyssey Vocabulary I
1. Contending (860) 2. Stronghold (860) 3. Valor (862) 4. Formidable (863) 5. Detained (863) 6. Surpass (863)
7. Mutinous (864) 8. Fugitives (864) 9. Lances (864) 10. Gale (864) 11. Teeming (864) 12. Rowlocks (865) 13. Wailing (865)

3. D.E.A.R.

4. The Odyssey Background

5. Write this first definition at the bottom of your handout
(This handout is your best friend this Quarter so please do not lose it!)
We will use it for our Odyssey notes and for our notes on the Gods/Goddesses mentioned in the story

6. Epic!
An epic is a long narrative tale of the deeds of gods or heroes.
“The Iliad” and “The Odyssey” are epic poems (verse).

7. The Trojan War Between 1194-1184 BC
Waged against the city of Troy by the Greeks
War began when Paris (of Troy) took Helen from her husband Menelaus (king of Sparta).
Was going to be resolved by simply returning Helen, or “fight to the death”, but when Paris cowered from the fight, war began.

8. Odysseus – King of Ithaca
Famed for his courage, intelligence, and leadership In Greek mythology, Odysseus was the son of Laertes and Antikleia. Married to Penelope, with a son, Telemachos Fortunate enough to receive the special aid and protection of the goddess Athena (goddess of wisdom and military victory).

9. Participation in Trojan War
When asked to join the other cities in the war by Menelaus, he was VERY hesitant to leave his wife and family.
Therefore, he pretended to be insane. He ploughed a field with an ox and an ass yoked together and scattering salt in the furrows
Messenger was not tricked, however, and lay down Telemachos in the path of the plough.
As he leaves, Odysseus tells Penelope that if he does not return, she is to remarry when Telemachus comes of age.

10. Odysseus’ First Major Task was a BIG ONE
It was Odysseus who persuaded the reluctant Achilles to join the Greek expedition to Troy
The warrior Achilles was predicted to be THE ONLY way the Greeks could win the Trojan war… so this was a big deal!
When Paris cowered in defeat, the Trojan War officially started, and Achilles bravely led warriors into the bloody battle.

11. 10 years of war go by!

12. Odysseus & the Trojan Horse
Odysseus originated idea of the Trojan horse
His army built a large wooden horse and hid Odysseus, Achilles, & members of his army inside.
The Greeks offered it to the Trojans as a sign of their surrender and the Trojans accepted the gift and brought it inside the walls of their city.
In the night, Odysseus and his men crept out, unlocked the gates of the city, and the battle began.

13. End of the War Troy was defeated handily.
When Achilles was struck in the ACHILLES…
…by PARIS……..
That was a major bum-bum-bahhh moment.
THIS STORY tracks the journey of Odysseus back home to his wife and son… after a 10 year war in Troy.

15. Read Handout on the Trojan War

16. The Odyssey Unit Challenge
Each student will be forming a group to enter into the Odyssey Challenge.
Throughout the course of the unit there will be tasks that the group will have to complete for points.
A tally sheet will be kept by the teacher for each task.
At the end of the unit the winners will receive prize.

17. Task 1: Part 1- Establish the group
Each group creates individual accountability roles for competition
Decorate folders
Create a mascot or symbol for the group and include this on folder
Identify who will be the Captain, Communicator, Monitor, Recorder, etc.
Include all names on folder

18. Part 2: Hero Creation & Background Story
Hero Creation-10 points
Draw your hero, either full body or full head (very detailed)
Draft ideas on notebook paper
Color
Keep it neat and easy to read
Hero Background Story-20 points
At least 1 page, single spaced, hand-written
Hero’s origin
Strengths/Weaknesses/Personality
Friends/Enemies
Quests/Adventures
You will present you hero to the class, so please make your story clear & entertaining.

19. Closure What did you learn about the Trojan War?
Write answer on handout