Odyssey Unit Plan with 139 pages of No-Prep, standards-based materials for grades 8-10. Classroom-tested by over 1,300 teachers with a 4.8/5 Rating! Designed for as much or as little teacher instruction or intervention as you desire, students will be able to self-direct their study in many cases, making it perfect for in-person or distance learning. Please note that this product is a printable PDF and will need modification for use in Google Classroom.
Here's what Krystal Mammano said: Amazing! This is very organized and easy to use. It is a must-have reference when teaching The Odyssey!
Chelsea Smith said: I highly recommend. I used this with pre-AP English I students and it was so helpful, especially as a first year teacher. I used this to build a very strong unit that was true to me and I didn't have to recreate the wheel.
PLEASE NOTE: Page numbers in the Guide refer to the Stanley Lombardo translation of the Odyssey, ISBN 978-0872204843, ©2000. Please also note that the materials in this product may have to be altered and/or redesigned to align with your version of the Odyssey, especially in the case of abridged versions in textbooks.
This Odyssey teacher guide includes:
- List of Pre-Reading Ideas and Activities
- Informational Text Article and corresponding questions on Homer
- Articles on the Genre of Mythology, the Epic Hero, and the Epic Poem
- Notes on English Language: The Greek Alphabet
- Extensive Odyssey Terms and Character List
- Map of Character Relationships from the Odyssey
- Anticipation Guide/Pre-Reading Reflection Group Activity
- Introduction to the Odyssey Comprehension and Analysis Questions
- Journal Response Chart
- Active-Reading Journals and Note-Taking Activities for each book
- 16 Vocabulary Builder Activities focused on that can be used with any translation
- Comprehension Check Reading Questions
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Literary Analysis activities and worksheets on:
- Character Types
- Telemachus's Resume
- Dramatic Irony
- Ambiguity
- Imagery
- Point of View
- Figures of Speech
- Simile and Metaphor
- Personification
- Foreshadowing
- Symbolism and Allegory
- Conflict and Effect
- Theme
- Reading Quiz every two books
- Two Final Exam versions
- Teacher Guide with Sample Agenda
- Plot Overview and Sequence of Adventures
- Notes on the Structure of the Odyssey
- Graphic Organizer on the Structure of the Odyssey
- List of Post-Reading Activities and Alternative Assessment
- List of Essay/Writing Ideas
- Two Project Rubrics
- Response to Literature Rubric
- Complete Answer Key
Krystal Mammano said: Amazing! This is very organized and easy to use. It is a must-have reference when teaching The Odyssey!