1. Small Group Research Activity
Homer’s Iliad

2. Slide 1 – Research a god/ goddess
Choose one of the gods or goddesses that appear in the Iliad to perform more research.
In your slide(s) include:
Family
Powers/ Traits
Where they appear in other myths
Their significance in the Iliad.
Use the following links to help you as well as the provided books. Cite your research.

3. Slide 2 – Compare Achilles to a modern hero.
Choose someone your group feels represents heroism today.
Identify similarities and differences between that hero and Achilles.
Consider
Upbringing/ Family
Obstacles/ Goals/ Intentions
Character Traits
Acts of Heroism
Conclude your slide with an explanation of how Greek heroes generally differ from our idea of heroes.
Cite your sources

4. Slide 3 – Archaeological Site of Troy
Use the following sources to research what archaeologists have discovered about Troy.
Include in your slide the following information:
Where is the archaeological site and who discovered it?
What specific structures have been found at the site?
What evidence has been found that supports Homer’s description of the Trojan war?
Cite all sources.
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5. Citations
Use the Purdue Owl to cite any sources used in MLA. You do not need to use all sources.
Use in-text citations to clarify where information is coming from if drawing from multiple sources.
Create one Works Cited Page or one for each slide.
Let me know if you need help citing.