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Bellringer. Choose 1. Why does the author anthropomorphize Ithaka , or in other words, make it humanlike? Does Ithaka , A Worn Path, and Half a Day have any similarities?. The Odyssey. Lesson 1. Objectives. Explore the major features of the epic poem. (9-10.RL.CS.5)

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  1. Bellringer Choose 1 Why does the author anthropomorphize Ithaka, or in other words, make it humanlike? Does Ithaka, A Worn Path, and Half a Day have any similarities?

  2. The Odyssey Lesson 1

  3. Objectives • Explore the major features of the epic poem. • (9-10.RL.CS.5) • Read and annotate the invocation of The Odyssey, a section that introduces readers to characters, conflicts, and themes present in the epic. • (9-10.RL.KID.2, 9-10.RL.KID.3) • Read excerpts from The Odyssey. • (9.RL.RRTC.10) • Analyze the main characters and their responses to conflict. • (9-10.RL.KID.3)

  4. Invocation to the Muse • Today we will begin reading the Invocation of The Odyssey. • Has anyone ever heard the word invocation before? • An invocation is an opening prayer; you might have witnessed an invocation at a graduation ceremony or religious service.

  5. Let’s take a moment to read about the text features of an epic at the top of page 10 in your purple packet. You WILL need to know these concepts moving forward, so make sure to take note.

  6. Activity One: Step 1 • Using our context clues, let us determine the words in bold.

  7. Activity One: Step 2 • Using our glossary on pg. 1040d and or the books provided, define the words in bold.

  8. Activity One: Step 3 Let’s walk through these questions together!

  9. Independent Practice

  10. Let’s share our responses!

  11. Objective Summary Sample Answers • Who is the text about? • The text is about Odysseus, a great warrior. • Where is this story taking place? • Odysseus is still lost on the open sea. • When does the action begin? • The action begins after the Trojan War. • What seems to be the problem? • Odysseus cannot get home. • Odysseus is being detained by a goddess named Calypso. • Why is there a problem? Is there any background information? • He is all alone because his fellow soldiers have died because they ate the sun god’s cattle and were punished by death.

  12. Objective Summary Sample Answers • 1st Draft: The text is about Odysseus, a great warrior. Odysseus is still lost on the open sea. The action begins after the Trojan War. Odysseus cannot get home. Odysseus is being detained by a goddess named Calypso. He is all alone because his fellow soldiers have died because they ate the sun god’s cattle and were punished by death. • 2nd Draft: After the Trojan War, Odysseus, a great warrior, is still lost on the open sea. He is alone because his men ate the sun god’s cattle and were punished by death. Odysseus cannot get home because Calypso, a goddess, is detaining him.

  13. Let’s Continue Reading… • Look at “Characters” on page 1046 of the literature text. • What do you notice about the characters we will see in The Odyssey? • Let’s read “Sailing from Troy” on pages 1047-8 of the literature text. • Discussion Questions

  14. The Land of the Lotus Eaters • https://vimeo.com/57105917

  15. Homework

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