1. Literature Circles: The Odyssey Story Time

2. Assignment
-Your group will be responsible for reading, analyzing, and re-telling the sections of The Odyssey assigned to your group.
-Your group will be creating a storyboard that will aid in the re-telling of the section. Storyboards will include:
Description of the plot of your section by using a plot chart. Each event should be labeled and include a brief description.
Images that reflect the story or characters in the story
Brief but SPECIFIC description of the heroic qualities demonstrated in the story (based on Greek culture). Example: Odysseus used supernatural ability when he...this is heroic quality in ancient Greek Culture.

3. Continued...
List any common epic characteristics found in the passage. Example: Demonstration of Cultural Values, Epithets, Homeric Simile, Invocation to muse, Supernatural powers or events, etc..
AT LEAST two examples of Figurative Language
Determine the lesson being taught

4. You will use: Textbook Odyssey Notes and vocabulary
1 tri-fold poster for the group
Construction paper
Markers
Glue
Images that relate to your passages

5. Passages and Groups “Tell the Story”: 1st: Thomas, Lauren, Caleb
3rd:Rasmel, Angela, Jalen
4th: Matthew D., Jacob, Janiah
“I am Laertes’ Son” AND “The Lotus Eaters”
1st: Chyna, Nikki, Victoria, Boone
3rd: Lauren, Michael, David
4th: Jansen, Taylor, Cody P. , Trace
“The Cyclops”
1st: Mahalia, Gabe, Elaine
3rd: Leah, Matthew
4th: Maya, Dawson, Jena
“The Enchantress Circe” AND “The Land of the Dead”
1st: Torrage, Kayla, Michael, Mei Ling
3rd:Michele, Jacob, Justin
4th: Phillip, Savannah, Nykyya, Armondo

6. Passages and Groups
“The Meeting of the Father and Son” AND “The Beggar and the Faithful Dog”
1st: Kaylee, Jessica, Ethan, Sable
3rd: Julia, Bryan, Taylor
4th: Davin, Brandon, Cody. L
“The Test of the Great Bow”
1st: Sarah, Khushi, Sam
3rd: Scott, Jessy, Javier
4th: Destiny, Hunter, Christian
“The Sirens: Scylla and Charybdis”
1st: Taylor, Anyanso, Diana
3rd: Bailey, Alec, Alejandro
4th: Fred, Malik, Mathew K.
“The Cattle of the Sun God”
1st: Destiny, Preston, Olivia
3rd: Abby, Russel, Von
4th: Trevor, Jackson, Zach

7. “Death at the Palace” AND “Odysseus and Penelope”
1st: Zack, Kamryn, Carson
3rd: Gavin, Hayleigh, Xavier
4th: Nathan, Michael, Alex, Shecaniah
3rd: Daniel and Cesar: Read and analyze “Tell the Story” and “The Cyclops” . Create a powerpoint.

8. Remember You must become experts regarding your passages
You must present and “teach” the class about your passage
Be able to answer any questions about your passages
Your poster must contain all expectations listed
Work diligently within your groups: This means: collaborate, delegate, and monitor time.
Handout vocab.
Remember to study your lesson 7 vocabulary.

9. Timeline
Tuesday December 6th: Begin Assignment -Get into groups, discuss roles within the groups, read passages
Wednesday December 7th: Literature Circles -Finish Reading (if needed), begin working on poster
Thursday December 8th: Literature Circles -Finish Posters, plan presentation-Begin Presentations (if needed)
Friday December 9th: Literature Circles-All groups present
Monday December 12th: Storytime - Finish Presenting, Quiz
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday: Movie with questions
Friday: To be announced