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The Odyssey eNotes Lesson Plan
by eNotes
Learning Objectives: By the end of this unit, students should be able to identify the conventions of the epic in The Odyssey: invocation to the Muse, cataloges, formal boasts, intervention by... -
The Odyssey eNotes Teaching Guide
by eNotes
So you’re going to teach Homer's Odyssey, a classic epic that has been a mainstay in English classes for generations. Whether it’s the first or hundredth time you escort students through the text,... -
The Odyssey Character Analysis Lesson Plan
by Tessie Barbosa
Penelope as an Unlikely Hero: This lesson explores the extent to which Penelope is empowered in The Odyssey. Students will analyze Penelope’s agency within the poem... -
Iliad eNotes Teaching Guide
by eNotes
This guide highlights some of the most salient aspects of Homer's Iliad before you begin teaching. In helping guide your students through the text, they will be exposed to epic poetry and will... -
The Odyssey Vocabulary Lesson Plan
by Tessie Barbosa
Cultural Concepts in Ancient Greece Revealed Through Vocabulary: This lesson plan focuses on analyzing passages from Book IV of The Odyssey and interpreting how they...
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The Odyssey Part Two Test
by amy cloer, M.A.
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The Odyssey Part One Test
by amy cloer, M.A.
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Iliad: Unit Test
by wannam
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Fate in Homer's Iliad
by andra33
Abstract In Iliad, the fate is the result of unknown sources, being predicted by the fates since the beginnings of life. It can not be changed and avoiding it is a shameful act. The fate follows... -
Learning/Notes Packet for "The Odyssey"
by cbetances
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Reading Guide for Book 9 of The Odyssey
by hilahmarca
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Syllabus: Homer, THE ODYSSEY
by jbiersach
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Anticipation Guide
by jdslinky
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Reading Response to The Odyssey
by smflannery
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Short Answer Study Guide- The Odyssey
by chocofun123
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Greek Mythology Identification Test
by snsuber
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The Odyssey- In Pictures
by cbetances
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Odyssey Part 3 Q and A
by jblederman
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The Odyssey: Short Quiz
by wannam
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Essay topics for The Odyssey
by jdslinky
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The Odyssey- Character Chart
by cbetances
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Odysseus Vs. Rosa Parks
by chocofun123
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The Odyssey - Coming Home
by litchick2011
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Wanted Poster Activity for The Odyssey
by jdslinky
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Graphic Organizer for The Odyssey
by ajmchugh
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Odyssey Books 1-3 Reading Questions
by kmalone614
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Essay Questions for The Odyssey
by litprofessor
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Odyssey Introduction Notes
by jdslinky
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Fate vs. Freewill in Odyssey
by jblederman
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Odyssey Books 4-6 Reading Questions
by kmalone614
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Nextext Odyssey test
by Sigrid Miller
The Odyssey Test Matching: ____ Sea monster, whirlpool, spits water and is dangerous to boats. ____ Has many heads and eats sailors as they sail by. ____ One-eyed giant, eats Odysseus’s men ____... -
The Odyssey: A Short Essay
by seesaw81297
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The Odyssey--Group Conflict Project
by ajmchugh
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Odyssey Jeopardy
by jblederman
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Independent Unit Project
by jdslinky
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The Odyssey Lesson Plan 1 (9th Grade Day 59)
by Noelle Thompson
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Odyssey Part 2 Q and A
by jblederman
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The Odyssey Lesson Plan 6 (9th Grade Day 64)
by Noelle Thompson
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The Odyssey - Odysseus and Penelope
by litchick2011
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Journal Entries for The Odyssey
by jdslinky
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Introductory questions for The Odyssey
by litchick2011
ODYSSEY is defined as “a long journey.” Whose long journey is describedin The Odyssey? (878) What is an epic? (878) Who wrote The Odyssey? (878) What do historians know about the author of The... -
The Odyssey Essay
by tthusing
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The Odyssey and Sentence Variety
by litchick2011
Character Descriptions: Using Sentence Variety Write a paragraph about the character you have just been assigned from The Odyssey. Write this paragraph in first person, present tense, as if you are... -
The Odyssey: Final Exam
by charcunning
Fill in the Blanks: The goddess of love is ___________. The god in charge of creating weapons out of metal for the other gods is _____. Hades rules the _____. When someone dies, to get to Hades... -
Odyssey Part One Q and A
by jblederman
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Apollo 13 and The Odyssey Essay
by smflannery
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The Odyssey Lesson Plan 3 (9th Grade Day 61)
by Noelle Thompson
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The Odyssey Brochure Project
by smflannery
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Personal Response Essay topic for The Odyssey
by soph17
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A New York Odyssey
by Susan Woodward, M.A.
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The Odyssey - Circe
by litchick2011
“The Witch Circe” (911 – 913) Vocabulary Humbly - Politely and without arrogance Beguiling - Stealth - Snare - Vile - Evil, horrible, poisonous Fodder - Course or grainy food for livestock Plot... -
The Odyssey - Tell the Story
by litchick2011
Vocabulary: Write down the definitions of each word as we read. Some may already be provided. Some may have to be found in a dictionary. Invocation Muse - The goddess or power that helps to... -
Comparison/Contrast Essay using The Odyssey
by Susan Woodward, M.A.
Your Task: Select one point of comparison and two points of contrast regarding the behaviors and attitudes of the Sirens from the epic The Odyssey attributed to Homer and the poem “Siren Song” by... -
Odyssey Unit test
by bigdreams1
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God and Hero Research/Power Point Presentation
by jdslinky
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Group Reading Project for Odyssey
by Reuben Lindsey
Assignment: To read a portion of The Odyssey and present the story to the class. Group Instructions: Read your assigned section and summarize it. Create a "Fill in the Blank" worksheet for the... -
The Odyssey - Land of the Dead
by litchick2011
“The Land of the Dead” (914 – 915) Vocabulary Heifer - Female cow Assuage - Erebus - Hades; In English, the underworld. The Greeks had no concept of heaven and hell. The underworld is where... -
Odyssey Post-reading Activity
by jblederman
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The Odyssey - Test of the Great Bow
by litchick2011
English I Mrs. Daniel The Odyssey “The Test of the Great Bow” (936 – 940) Vocabulary Ax – helve sockets: The ax helve is the ax handle; a socket is a small hole in the handle. Basically, Penelope... -
Odyssey Parts 1-2 Test Review
by jblederman
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The Odyssey - Calypso
by litchick2011
Vocabulary: Write the definition of each word in the table below. You may use a dictionary if needed. Ambrosial - Fit for the gods. From the word ambrosia, or a name for the food the gods ate.... -
Odyssey Part Three: A Closer Look
by jblederman
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The Odyssey Lesson Plan 5 (9th Grade Day 63)
by Noelle Thompson
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The Odyssey - The Sun God
by litchick2011
“The Cattle of the Sun God” (922 – 924) Vocabulary: Complete the table below. All words can be found in the margin notes of your reading. Others have been provided for you Appease - To satisfy,... -
The Odyssey by Homer Quiz over Part II "The Revenge"
by Michael Stultz, M.A.
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The Odyssey - Circe Detailed Quiz
by litchick2011
You may use your reading logs for the following questions. “Circe” Vocabulary: Using the word bank below, complete the following sentenceswith these words from The Odyssey: Beguiling Foreboding... -
The Odyssey: Adapting an Epic into Drama
by soph17
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The Odyssey - The Sirens
by litchick2011
“The Sirens and Scylla & Charybdis” (916 – 922) Vocabulary Bewitch - Flayed - Flesh torn off into strips Harpies - Monsters who are half bird and half woman and are greedy for victims... -
The Odyssey - Son of Laertes and the Lotus Eaters
by litchick2011
The Odyssey: “I Am Laertes’ Son” and “The Lotus Eaters” (895 – 898) Vocabulary: minstrel formidable guile-the use of tricks to deceive someone; being sneaky or tricky; cleverly deceptive... -
Nextext Odyssey Question
by Sigrid Miller
The Odyssey: Background What was the Iliad about? Why did the war start? How long did it last? How did the city of Troy get defeated? What is the Odyssey about? What is an Epic? What is Odysseus... -
Odyssey Parts 3-4 test review
by jblederman
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Book v. Movie
by jdslinky
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The Odyssey - Land of the Dead Detailed Quiz
by litchick2011
You may use your reading logs to answer the following questions. “The Land of the Dead” Vocabulary: Using the word bank below, complete the following sentences with these words from The Odyssey.... -
The Odyssey Lesson Plan 4 (9th Grade Day 62)
by Noelle Thompson
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The Odyssey Goes to the Movies
by cbetances
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The Odyssey - Death at the Palace
by litchick2011
Vocabulary Wiliest - Smartest; most clever; most intelligent. Apollo - The god of archery; the main reason Odysseus prays to him in this section. Embossed - Carved into or emblazoned across.... -
The Odyssey - Cyclops Detailed Quiz
by litchick2011
You may use your reading logs for the following questions. “Cyclops” Vocabulary: Using the word bank below, complete the following sentences with these words from The Odyssey. Adversary Appalled... -
Odyssey Part 4 Q and A
by jblederman