THE ODYSSEY STUDY PACKET
9TH GRADE HONORS 2014
NAME:
ODYSSEY CALENDAR
Monday, 9/1
NO SCHOOL
Monday, 9/8
Project Elements Due
Narrative Writing –
Timed Write
HW: Read Books 1
and 5
Monday, 9/15
Discussion: Part 1
SSS #3 Work
HW: Read Books 16
and 17
Monday, 9/22
SSS #4 Due
Epic Hero Essay – in
class work time. Print
THREE copies for
class tomorrow.
*Computer Lab 417
Tuesday, 9/2
Short Story Test
Wednesday, 9/3 and Thursday, 9/4
Odyssey Background: Book Scavenger Hunt
Odyssey Epic Hero Essay Introduced (due
September 26)
Odyssey Individual Book Analysis Assigned:
Reading Log Chart and One-Pager
Tuesday, 9/9
Presentations: Books
1 and 5
Wednesday, 9/10 and Thursday, 9/11
Presentations: Books 9 and 10
SSS #1/2 Work
HW: Read Books 9
and 10
Friday, 9/5
Group Project
Assigned: Work Day
*No Lab available
(you may use smart
phones for research
purposes)
Friday, 9/12
SSS #1/2 Due
Presentations: Books
11 and 12
HW: Read Books 11 and 12
Tuesday, 9/16
SSS #3 Due
Wednesday, 9/17 and Thursday, 9/18
Presentations: Books 21 and 22
Friday, 9/19
Presentation: Book 23
Presentations: Books
16 and 17
HW: Read Book 23
SSS #4
HW: Read Books 21
and 22
Tuesday, 9/23
Peer Review
Workshop
*IMPORTANT* if you
don’t have three
copies for today’s
class, you cannot
participate in peer
review and you will
lose credit!
Begin Socratic Seminar Preparations
Wednesday, 9/24 and Thursday, 9/25
Odyssey Socratic Seminar
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Friday, 9/26
Epic Hero Essay Due
Odyssey Final Exam
TEXTBOOK SCAVENGER HUNT
Read pages 1088-1103. Follow along with this guide and respond to the questions as you come across
them in the text.
HOMER’S WORLD pages 1088-1089: Examining the Homeric Epics
1. What are three important elements of the plot of the epic poems the Iliad and the Odyssey?
2. According to legend, what started the Trojan War?
3. What ended the Trojan War?
4. What does the heroic story of Odysseus focus on?
5. What did most Greeks of Homer’s time believe about their gods?
Look at the chart of Greek gods/goddesses on page 1089. Complete the information.
6. Eros
God of:
7. Aphrodite
Goddess of:
8. Apollo
God of:
9. Athena
Goddess of:
10. Muses
Daughters of:
Mother of:
Viewed as:
AKA:
HOMER: THE EPIC POET page 1090
Write a one-sentence summary of each of the following sections:
11. Shadowy Figure:
12. Oral History:
13. Models for the Ages:
14. A Living Tradition:
PEOPLE AND PLACES OF THE ODYSSEY page 1091
15. Where did the action take place in The Odyssey?
16. Complete the chart to define the important characters in The Odyssey. Only take notes; do not copy down every
word.
Book 1
Book 11
Helios:
Elpenor:
Zeus:
Book 12
Telemachus:
Sirens:
Penelope:
Scylla:
Book 5
Charybdis:
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Hermes:
Book 16
Calypso:
Athena:
Laertes:
Eumaeus:
Book 9
Book 17
Alcinois:
Argos:
Circe:
Books 21-23
Circones:
Antinous:
Lotus Eaters:
Eurymachus:
Cyclopes:
Philoetius:
Apollo:
Amphinomus:
Poseidon:
Eurynome:
Book 10
Eurycleia:
Aeolus:
Laestrygones:
Eurylochos:
Persephone:
Tiresias:
THE ODYSSEY IN ART
17. Read through pages 1092-1093. Write two things that stick out most to you from this information in the space
below:
THE EPIC: Pages 1094-1098
18. What is an epic?
19. What is an epic hero?
20. What are characteristics of an epic hero?
21. What are characteristics of an epic plot?
22. What are characteristics of an epic setting?
23. Define archetype.
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24. What are some common archetypes?
25. What is an epic theme?
26. Read the MODEL on page 1095. Answer question #2 in the right-hand margin here:
27. Look at the two translations on page 1096. Explain their main differences here:
28. Define EPIC SIMILE.
29. Define EPITHET.
30. Define ALLUSION.
31. Read MODEL 1: EPIC SIMILE on page 1097. Answer question 1 in the right-hand margin here:
32. Answer question 2 here:
33. Read MODEL 2: EPITHET on page 1097. Answer question 2 here:
34. What tips does the book give you for reading the epic as a narrative on page 1098?
35. What tips does the book give you for reading the epic as poetry on page 1098?
36. How does the book suggest you read the epic as a reflection of its time on page 1098?
Skip to page 1102.
37. Read and answer the questions asked under the KEY IDEA here:
38. Make a list of five types of people who are generally considered HEROES. List at least three qualities that make each
of these types of people heroes.
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EPIC HERO ESSAY
You will write an essay in which you prove that Odysseus is indeed an epic hero. You must address two traits of the epic
hero and examine examples for each trait.
DUE DATE: Friday, September 26
Work Day: Monday, September 22
Peer Review Workshop: Tuesday, September 23 (you must have three PRINTED, TYPED copies for class
that day. Failure to come to class prepared will result in a loss of credit.)
REQUIREMENTS
 Four paragraphs
 Submitted to turnitin.com AND printed out for class
 MLA Format
o MLA Heading (1st page only; your name/my name/class/date in upper left)
o MLA Header (upper right; last name page number on every page)
o Title (regular font; no extra spaces)
o Double Spaced
o Font: Times New Roman size 12, Arial size 11, or Calibri size 11
INTRODUCTION:
 Start with a grabber.
 Give some brief background of The Odyssey (no more than three sentences)
 End the introduction with your thesis statement. Make sure the thesis includes the title/author/genre and a
statement of what you are going to say. Example: In Homer’s epic poem The Odyssey, Odysseus is proven to be
an epic hero because he respects the gods and he is intelligent.
BODY PARAGRAPHS (X2):
 Start with a topic sentence stating the trait that is the focus of the paragraph.
 Present at least TWO examples (text evidence) for each body paragraph as support. These must be CORRECTLY
CITED quotes from the poem.
 Use the SSS method. For the significance, explain how the examples exemplify the trait you addressed.
 Conclude the paragraph/transition into the next one.
CONCLUSION:
 Restate (rephrase) the thesis
 Offer reflection – maybe discuss the relevance or importance of epic heroes in modern culture or give some
insight that readers should have attained through your examination of Odysseus as an epic hero
 End with a clincher
TURNITIN INFORMATION (if you haven’t signed up yet)
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You will be randomly assigned one book to read. You must complete the READING LOG chart and the ONEPAGER for the book assigned to you. Attach additional pages as needed.
READING LOG
BOOK #:
SUMMARY of the
story
TITLE:
PAGES:
UNFAMILIAR
TERMS – cite line
number in which
term is used and
define the term
ALLUSIONS – cite
line number and
include brief
explanations of what
is being alluded to
FIGURATIVE
LANGUAGE – cite
line number and
include what type of
figurative language
and comment on the
importance OR the
effect of the use of
that type of
figurative language.
Focus on imagery,
epic similes,
metaphor,
personification,
alliteration,
assonance,
consonance, and
rhyme.
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ELEMENTS OF AN
EPIC HERO –
explain what the
element is and cite
the line numbers
where you found it
(see page 1094 for
more information).
ELEMENTS OF AN
EPIC PLOT –
explain what the
element is and cite
the line numbers
where you found it
(see page 1094 for
more information).
ELEMENTS OF AN
EPIC SETTING –
explain what the
element is and cite
the line numbers
where you found it
(see page 1094 for
more information).
ARCHETYPES –
explain what the
archetype is and cite
the line numbers
where you found it
(see page 1094 for
more information).
EPIC THEMES –
explain what the
theme is and cite the
line numbers where
you found it (see
page 1094 for more
information).
ONE-PAGER
1. Read your assigned book.
2. Create a one-pager (use 8.5X11 paper)
a. Select two quotes that capture the essence of this selection
b. Illustrate your interpretation (literally draw, or use clip art, or cut from magazines…); this can be a small
scale or a large scale image and MUST BE IN COLOR.
c. Write at least FOUR single words or thoughts that express feelings or emotions about the text.
d. Write two questions you have after reading the text.
The goal is to complete all five steps on ONE PAGE, hence the “One Pager.”
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SSS RESPONSE PARAGRAPHS
SSS PARAGRAPH FORMAT
 Always start with a TOPIC SENTENCE (MAIN IDEA).
 SPEAKER: Who says the quote, and to whom is it spoken?
 SITUATION: What is the context of the quote? What is going on in the plot? Why is the author making that point?
 QUOTE: This is the evidence from the text that is proving your MAIN IDEA.
 SIGNIFICANCE: Why is the quote important? How does it prove your claim? Analyze how the quote proves your
claim. This should NEVER be summary of the quote; it explains in further detail how the quote proves your point. This
is the most important part of the essay because it is what YOU have to say about the evidence.
 Always end your paragraph with some CONCLUDING STATEMENT that wraps up your paragraph and relates back
to your main idea.
OPTIONAL: Create an SSS chart to help you brainstorm ideas for your paragraph [NOT REQUIRED].
Main Idea
Speaker
Situation
Spoken To
Quote(s) – correctly cited
Significance
Concluding Statement
DIRECTIONS: Write a SSS Paragraph response to each of the following questions. Your SSS Paragraphs will
be due on the dates specified below.
“4”
“3”
“2”
“1”
Level work will incorporate two quotes with excellent analysis of the situation and significance.
Level work will incorporate one quote with an excellent analysis.
Level work will have one quote with a good attempt at analysis.
Level work will have one quote with a weak analysis or mostly summary.
CHOOSE EITHER #1 OR #2 – DUE SEPTEMBER 12
SSS #1: Books One and Nine:
Odysseus tells King Alcinous of his fame “for guile.” According to critic Bernard Knox, Odysseus tries to preserve his
reputation for “courage and intelligence.” These are values for which he stands, and to which he must be true. From what
you have read about Odysseus so far, do you think his reputation is deserved? Support your opinion.
SSS #2: Book Ten:
Eurylochus’ character contrasts sharply with that of Odysseus in this book. Analyze the aspects of Odysseus’ character
that are revealed through this contrast:
*How each feels about Circe
*What each wants to do after Circe has transformed the first group of men
*How Eurylochus criticizes Odysseus
*How Odysseys reacts to Eurylochus criticism
Book Twelve: DUE SEPTEMBER 16
Of all the monsters and perils that Odysseus and his crew face during their wanderings, which do you think is the most
terrifying? Why? Support your examples with details from the poem.
Books Twenty-One through Twenty-Three: DUE SEPTEMBER 22
Epic heroes are “larger than life” and usually of noble birth and legendary importance, with superhuman strength and
boundless courage. In these books, do Odysseys’ actions seem consistent with what you have come to expect of him as
an epic hero? Explain you answer.
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GROUP PRESENTATION
You and a group will be responsible for presenting the information in the book you have been assigned.
Discuss the information you analyzed on your own. Then, with your group, complete the following:
A. Create a re-telling of your book in some dramatic way. This could be a skit, a dramatic summary, etc. It must
summarize the action of your story so that your classmates can complete the SUMMARY section of their chart. Be
creative.
B. Research and explain any FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE in your book. Place them onto a poster/PowerPoint/prezi.
C. Research and explain any ALLUSIONS in your book. Place them onto a poster/PowerPoint/prezi.
D. Explain all of the elements of an EPIC that are present in your book. Place them onto a poster/PowerPoint/prezi.
E. Create and type five HOT PROMPTS for discussion during your presentation. Email these to Mrs. Monte.
F. Create and type five MULTIPLE CHOICE QUIZ QUESTIONS. Email these to Mrs. Monte.
*You will be ASSIGNED a certain part of this project to complete on your own. Your individual contributions to the group
will be scored for this assignment.
NOTE: Each part of your project must be clearly labeled with your BOOK NUMBER.
NOTE: You must record who is responsible for each section above and turn it into Mrs. Monte by the end of the day on
Friday, September 6.
Project elements will be due to Mrs. Monte on Monday, September 8.
EMAIL REQUIREMENTS
[email protected]
When you email files to Mrs. Monte, please be sure to do the following:
Identify yourself and your class period
Identify which book you are sending information for
Include the attachment AND copy/paste material into the body of an email
PRESENTATION FORMAT
Class will begin each day during this unit with a multiple choice quiz. It is your responsibility to come to class prepared to
succeed on these quizzes. You must read each book outside of class so that you are prepared to take the quiz when class
begins.
Each person in the group must have a part in presenting. You will be scored individually on your presentation skills.
 Re-tell your story dramatically.
 Explain figurative language, allusions, and elements of an epic.
 Ask the class your HOT PROMPT discussion questions.
IMPORTANT: Class members will earn discussion points for contributing to the group’s discussion.
NOTE: As you are viewing presentations, you must complete the chart on the next page.
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Name:
Class:
Directions: While your classmates present, fill out the chart from their presentations. There may be a test on any of this.
Book
Summary
Figurative Language
1: A Goddess
Intervenes
5: Calypso, the
Sweet Nymph
9: New Coats and
Poseidon’s Son
10: Circe, the
Grace of the Witch
11: The Land of
the Dead
12: The Sirens;
Scylla & Charybdis
16: Father and Son
17: The Beggar at
the Manor
21: The Test of the
Bow
22: Death in the
Great Hal
23: The Trunk of
the Olive Tree
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Allusions
Elements of the Epic
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