1. Theme - the message that appears throughout the text
Bell-Ringer
3 minutes
Record these in your vocabulary section:
Theme - the message that appears throughout the text
Tumult (noun) - commotion; uproar; confusion.
Very happy about this.
“It’s important to know the theme appears throughout the entire text. If it doesn’t, then it can’t be a theme.”

2. Defining Central Themes
The Odyssey

3. CHAMPS: Teacher-Led
C: No communication. Only speak when prompted by teacher. H: Raise hand. Wait silently. A: Active note taking, listening, and participation in discussions M: No movement unless otherwise stated by teacher. P: Look at speaker. Respect speaker. Take notes. Participate. S: Success!

4. Review Theme The theme establishes a message about a certain topic.
Topics: hospitality, perseverance, gender roles, leadership, strength, temptation, identity, loyalty

5. I-Do
Turn to pg

6. I-Do
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“Write this chart in your notebook, either underneath your bell-ringer or on a new page. Remember to date the page!!!!!! The reason we’re using this chart is because we need to see how our theme is sustained (or repeated) throughout the text.”
The “Where I’ve Seen This Before” part connects to a place in the text that you’ve seen proof for your particular theme statement.

7. Scylla and Charybdis

8. Pick a theme statement/WRITE THE ONE YOU CHOOSE DOWN
Leadership: To be a strong leader, one must be able to motivate and encourage his/her followers.
Strength: Mental strength is ultimately more powerful than physical strength (Brains over brawn).
Temptation: Giving into temptation can lead one into dangerous situations.
Identity: One’s identity is created by themselves, not by outside forces.
Loyalty: Loyalty to the family is more important than friendship.

9. I Do
Read pg line 716 to pg line 843
Be on the look out for instances of the theme statement you chose

10. I-Do
Write down 1 example from the text in your chart that supports the theme statement you selected
10 minutes

11. Chart Example Cite Evidence Explain = How it connects to the theme
Where else have you seen this theme in the story?
Circe makes the prophecy that if Odysseus and his crew “raid the beeves, [there will be] destruction for his ship and crew” ( ).
We know from “Sing in Me, Muse” that Odysseus’ crew does in fact get killed by the Sun God and it has been our experience so far with Greek mythology that prophecies always come true (see Helen and Paris).
-Polyphemus’ prophecy comes true

12. I-Do - Pull the Thread
Now go back through The Odyssey and find 4 more connections to your theme
Log them in your chart
20 minutes
“So, you’re going back through the text and finding instances where your particular theme appears. For instance, my theme statement I wrote about fate shows up here (choose place from text). That means I will log it in my chart and draw an arrow between the selections, showing their connection. Remember, the theme of a text shows up throughout the entire text. That’s why it’s important to go back and find your specific theme to make sure if it really is a theme.”

13. Exit Ticket
Answer the essential question in 1-2 sentences:
How are central themes in The Odyssey, Part 1, developed and sustained by Odysseus, his crew, and his enemies?
10 minutes

14. Exit Ticket – Pre IB/Honors
Answer the essential question in ACES style:
How are central themes in The Odyssey, Part 1, developed and sustained by Odysseus, his crew, and his enemies?
10 minutes