1. Bellringer—Friday
Identify the ADJECTIVE that you believe best describes Odysseus based on what we know about him at this point in our study.
Explain your answer.
Turn in your bell work from the past 2 weeks in the tray at the front of the room that corresponds with your class period.
6 minutes for writing AND discussion…don’t linger here too long

2. The Odyssey
Lesson 2
10 seconds

3. I Can… Explore the major features of the epic poem. (9-10.RL.CS.5)
Read and annotate the invocation of The Odyssey, a section that introduces readers to characters, conflicts, and themes present in the epic.
(9-10.RL.KID.2, 9-10.RL.KID.3)
Read excerpts from The Odyssey.
(9.RL.RRTC.10)
Analyze the main characters and their responses to conflict.
(9-10.RL.KID.3)
2 minutes…tops

4. Features of an Epic Poem
Beginning in medias res or “in the middle of things”
An invocation or prayer to the gods for inspiration at the beginning of the poem
Epic similes or Homeric similes, which are more involved, more ornate than the typical simile, often lasting several lines
Epithets or phrases that rename characters
Which of these features have we already seen in our reading?
Keep an eye out for the other features as we continue our study!
7 minutes

5. As we read…
You are getting your own copy of the text we are studying today, sooo…
What do I expect you to do as we read?
ANNOTATE!
If you need a copy of the annotation guide, there are always a few extra on the table at the front of the room.
What is the most important thing for us to remember as we annotate?
Put YOUR OWN WORDS on the page!
No question marks without questions.
No stars or exclamation points without explanations.
Annotating is more that just…
Highlighting or underlining!
3 minutes

6. Cast of Characters This will be a useful tool for you as you read.
The names can get confusing, so don’t feel bad at all if you forget who someone is or mispronounce a word.
We’re all in this together, so stay positive (like Cavafy taught us in “Ithaca”) and DO YOUR BEST!
2 minutes

7. “Sailing from Troy” Intro
Ten years after the Trojan War, Odysseus departs from the goddess Calypso’s island. He arrives in Phaeacia, ruled by Alcinous. Alcinous offers a ship to Odysseus and asks him to tell of his adventures.
What did we learn from the Invocation about Odysseus’s time on Calypso’s Island?
4 minutes

8. Let’s Keep reading… and Annotating… and discussing!!!
10-15 minutes
Questions for Consideration:
Use the questions in the margins of the text.
Line 20—What is Odysseus’s tone as he begins relaying his tale?
Lines 29-34—How does Odysseus justify his “ladies’ man” behavior? Does this change your impression of him? (This will be an interesting point as you compare the reactions of male and female students for perspective.)
How does Odysseus feel about Ithaca? How do you know?
What did Odysseus’s men do to anger Helios?
Lines 44 and following—What did Odysseus and his men do on the coast of Cicones? What was the result of their exploits?

9. Write—Pair—Share
Prompt: What inferences can you make about Odysseus and his men based on “Sailing from Troy”?
Directions:
Write the answer to the question above on a scrap piece of paper. You have 4 minutes.
Pair up with someone sitting directly beside, in front of, or behind you, and discuss your responses. Talk ONLY to your partner. You have 2 minutes.
Share what you determined with your color groups. You have 2 minutes.
Let’s discuss!
10 minutes

10. om/
“The Lotus Eaters”
3 minutes

11. Respond to the following using the
CCC format:
In this episode, does Odysseus prove himself to be a hero? What responsibilities does he demonstrate—if any?
GUIDING QUESTION:
Do heroes have responsibilities?
Extra Credit (This assignment will serve as an additional 100 quiz grade for those who complete it proficiently, so spend a little time on this over the long weekend if you are worried about your grade!)