1. Bellringer—Fill each blank below with the correct version of their, there, or they’re.
________ mother is also the president of the bank over ________.
________ going to see ________ little brother in his first musical.
Who do you think ________ going to choose at ________ chairperson?
________ are a lot of people who have ________ own jeans.

2. “Cattle of the Sun God”
from The Odyssey

3. Learning Targets
For each major episode of Book Twelve, describe how Odysseus’s response to conflict reveals his character. (9.RL.KID.3)

4. Standard
9-10.RL.KID.3
Analyze how complex characters, events, and ideas develop and interact over the course of a text to impact meaning.

5. As We Read…
Consider what we learn about Odysseus and HOW we learn about him.
Think about direct characterization and indirect characterization (STEAL).
Consider how Odysseus reacts to conflicts and decide if he is a static character or a dynamic character.

6. According to Circe, what obstacles will the men encounter on their way home?
How do the men survive their encounter with the sirens?
What happens when the men pass Scylla and Charybdis?
What does Eurylochus convince the men to do while Odysseus is asleep?
What details convey that this story is being told as a flashback?
What is the fate of Odysseus and his men?
Group Work: Answer the comprehension questions below on your own paper.

7. Independent Practice
Your characterization handout is due at the beginning of class tomorrow. Spend the remainder of the class period completing that assignment.
Remember that you are working INDEPENDENTLY; however, you should let your teacher know if you need any guidance as you work—please do not sit there confused and wondering how to complete the work! Just ask for help!