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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Odyssey - By Homer

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students read and interpret the epic poem The Odyssey by Homer. They interlock this poem to other spectacular people or events such as Amelia Earhart and the Bermuda Triangle. A vast array of excellent assignments are given within this...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

What is Poetry?

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders are introduced to the poetic process. They onnect poetry to life in a meaningful way become more careful readers of poetry. They listen to a variety of poems, then write responses at the end of each adventure.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Life Is a Journey

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students consider the literal and figurative definitions of the word journey. In this metaphor lesson, students discuss life journeys and their diversity. 
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Reading About the Journey: The Odyssey

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students practice their reading skills. In this reading fluency and comprehension lesson, students read instructor-selected passages from The Odyssey following the provided steps for the reading class activity that requires them to...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Chronicling the Journey

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners chart the order of events in literature. In this literature activity, students read The Odyssey and summarize the epic journey in their own words. Learners then write about journeys they have taken in their own lives.
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Curated OER

Journey to Understanding Vocabulary

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students examine word parts. In this word study instructional activity, students practice breaking words into parts and using their knowledge of Greek roots, prefixes, and suffixes determine the words' meanings.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Odyssey

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Learners write a dramatic scene based on The Odyssey and perform it for the class. In this living literature lesson, students work in small groups to discuss the way the characters look, act, and sound. They then choose scenery and...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Odyssey Lesson 1

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students explore Greek mythology. For this ancient culture and introduction to The Odyssey literacy lesson, students complete a worksheet accessing their prior knowledge about Greek mythology. Students listen to a passage about the...
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Curated OER

The Odyssey Lesson 2

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders read and discuss part 1 of The Odyssey and create a mind map and visual images to represent vocabulary. In this reading lesson plan, 9th graders are introduced to poetry, and the Hero Cycle.
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Unit Plan
Curated OER

Literary Odyssey

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students read and compare excerpts from The Odyssey and The Adventures of Telemachus to create their own story based on a secondary character. In this literary analysis   lesson, students read and compare the excerpts from the...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Literary Odyssey

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
Students read and compare excerpts from The Odyssey and The Adventures of Telemachus. In this literary comparison lesson, students read the two stories and discuss the characters Telemachus and Eucharis. Students view an image by David...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Odyssey: A Deeper Appreciation

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils read "The Odyssey" and identify the ways it relates to their own lives. As a class, they also examine the history of the story and identify the various Greek gods and goddesses. In groups, they focus on the geography of the...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Odyssey and The Morte Darthur: Reading and Making Observations for Writing and Discussion

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Young scholars read "The Odyssey" and "The Morte Darthur". In groups, they research the gods and goddesses of Greek mythology and the history of the places mentioned in the stories. Individually, they are to write a paper about a hero...
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Curated OER

Through the Odyssey, Lesson 1:

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders continue to make their way through "The Odyssey". Using the text, they take notes, write a short informational paper and present it to the class. They answer reading comprehension questions to end the lesson.
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Curated OER

Studying Mars

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students study Mars and Odyssey's mission to Mars. In groups, they plan a community that could live on Mars.
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Curated OER

Research Paper on Orators

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders identify the difference between a primary and a secondary source, and use writing as a tool for learning and research. They compile information from primary and secondary sources using available technology.
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Curated OER

Through the Odyssey, Lesson 3

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders create Powerpoint Presentation using information and assignments from previous two lessons. They compare Odysseus's obstacles with those from their own lives, and share slideshows with classmates.
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Curated OER

Through the Odyssey, Lesson 2:

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders complete their reading of "The Odyssey". Using the text, they write an essay on a topic of their choice relating to the book. They write a rough draft, first draft and final draft typed in a word processing program. They...
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Primary
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Internet Classics Archive: The Odyssey by Homer

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the complete text of The Odyssey by Homer divided into 24 Books.
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Website
Mythweb

Mythweb: Odysseus

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
Fun, illustrated trip through the story of the Odyssey well suited for younger audiences. Each book of the Odyssey is summarized on a page along with a very eye-catching illustration.
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eBook
Bartleby

Bartleby.com: The Odysseys of Homer, Vol. I

For Students 9th - 10th
This very early translation by George Chapman is offered from its 1857 edition at this site.
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eBook
Planet eBooks

Planet E Book: The Odyssey [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
The complete text of "The Odyssey" by Homer is available here in PDF format. The Odyssey, which was first released in Circa 600 BC, is 443 pages pages long.
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eBook
Project Gutenberg

Project Gutenberg: "The Odyssey" by Homer

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the entire text of Homer's "The Odyssey" online or download the ebook in multiple digital formats. Bookmarking available.
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Unit Plan
Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Ninth Lit and Comp: Mythology and the Odyssey Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson is an introduction to a unit on Greek Mythology and The Odyssey by Homer. It provides links to a list of "The Olympian Greek Gods and Goddesses," Greek Mythology.com, LibriVox: The Odyssey audio recording, The Odyssey online...