The+Odyssey

In this unit students will read and understand the Ancient Greek classic, "The Odyssey" by Homer. Students will explore Ancient Greek culture, the idea of the "hero", literary techniques used by Homer throughout the story, and Homeric language. Students will use Poll Everywhere to brainstorm qualities they feel all heroes have. Each student will be required to submit 2-3 characteristics. Following the brainstorming, each student will make the choice as to whether or not they believe Odysseus to be a hero. Together, the class will discuss the results.
 * The Odyssey:**
 * Grade 9**
 * Step One:**

Click here to answer the Poll Everywhere questions Use code 268665 to submitt your response.

Click here to view your classmates responses

Students will select a scene from The Odyssey to create a comic for. This comic should demonstrate thorough understanding of the unit.
 * Step Two:**

Click here to access Comic Master to create your Odyssey Comic

Click here to view a sample comic

Students will use the Scratch program to tell the story of Odysseus from one other the other characters point of view. Students may pick any other character from the story, and tell their side of the story. Students may pick a main or minor character. Be sure to include: a) What happened between the two characters (how did they come to know one another?). b) The result of their meeting (how did Odysseus move on from the situation?). c) How does that character feel about Odysseus at the end of the scene?
 * Step Three:**

Click here to view a sample Scratch Project

Students will create a quiz for a scene in The Odyssey that they have been assigned. This quiz should be 7-10 questions in length. Students will be providing the answers for the questions they create, so that when their peers take the quizzes they will know immediately if their answers were correct. The questions the students create must show understanding of the scene.
 * Step Four:**

Click here to access TestMoz to make a quiz

Click here to take a sample quiz on The Odyssey

As students complete their assignments, they will upload each of their creations onto a class website. The website is broken down by scene (as our textbook breaks down the story), and as the students finish a project, they will upload their creations under the appropriate scene.
 * Step Five:**

Click here to access the class website

The following Rubric will be used to assess student work in this unit:
 * Additional Information:**

Odyssey Unit Rubric