The Odysseyan epic

Homer

Homer & Epic

To learn more about the author of this epic, let’s turn to page 858 and read about Homer.Write down one piece of information about

Homer that you find interesting and/or important.To learn more about Odysseus in this epic

poem, let’s read about the epic hero on page 859. In your own words, write down a definition for

epic hero.

Epic PoetryInstead of being written in prose, this story is written

in lines of poetry.When you’re reading the poem out loud, try to read

the sentence naturally by taking a breath at the commas and/or periods instead of at the ends of lines.

Character listTake a look at the character list and pronunciation guide

on page 862.

Adventures of Odysseus (prelude)

Sailing from Troy

Lotus Eaters

The Cyclops

The Land of the Dead

The Sirens

Scylla and Charybdis

The Cattle of the Sun God

Map

• In order to visualize the locations and the distances travelled, turn to the map on page 891.

• Draw your finger along Odysseus’ path from Troy so far.

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Lotus-Eaters

Cyclops

Sirens

Scylla & Charybdis

Odyssey Film (part I)While watching the first

half of this film, compare how you pictured events happening with how they are portrayed in the movie.

Return of Odysseus“Twenty years gone, and I am back again.”

Read about the epic simile on page 894.Write the definition of epic simile in your own

words.

Argus

The Suitors

Penelope

The Challenge

Odysseus’ Revenge

Penelope’s Test

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Suitors

Challenge

Odysseus’ Revenge

Penelope’s Test

Overall Discussions

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Summary & Content Knowledge – text-based details

Sequential with most important scenes and details included- beginning, middle, and end

Conventions accurate

Drawings- drawn or digitally

Attractive, engaging, appropriate, neat

O Brother, Where Art Thou?

While you’re watching O Brother, take notes each time there’s a reference to The Odyssey. Keep in mine that Ulysses is Latin and Odysseus is

Greek, but they’re the same name.

Writing Prompt

Imagine you are returning from a trip (maybe to Disney Land or to Safeway) and are sidelined on the way home. Describe your journey home and how you escape

each of your obstacles.