The Odyssey is the core text in this unit study of the hero's journey motif. Along the way, kids research Greek and Roman history, mythology, art, and epic poetry. The 104-page packet is perfect for homeschool or classroom situations and a must-have for your curriculum library.

Concepts

epic poetry, poetry, the odyssey

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Absentees can make up missed work at home by using the online, interactive version of the materials

Classroom Considerations

• Robert Fitzgerald's translation, used in this resource, is available online as a PDF

Pros

• The annotated passages draw reader's attention to important details and techniques
• A link to an online, interactive version of the unit is provided

Cons

• None

Common Core

RL.6.9 RL.7.9 RL.8.4 RL.8.9 RL.8.10 RL.9-10.2 RL.9-10.5 RL.9-10.9 SL.6.5 SL.7.5 SL.8.5 SL.9-10.5 L.7.4.a