Objective: By the end of class, students will read / interpret Odysseus' adventures, make real life connections and compare Odysseus to his wife, Penelope.
DO NOW
Rancor is a noun. Rancorous is the adjective form of the word. Use each in a sentence using context clues. (PAGE 649 definitions).
Direct Instruction
Together discuss Greek Culture and how it affects the action in The Odyssey.
Read Land of the Dead and Scylla & Charibdis handout.
Complete internal / external conflict sheet for Odysseus.
View until Calypso island and answer film review questions.
Independent
Analyze Odysseus' character and compare to Penelope. In paragraph form, compare their behaviors considering the following:
How are they both clever?
How are they both loyal?
Is it OK that Odysseus sleeps with Circe but Penelope refuses any other lover? Why or why not?
Exit PAss
What is it that Odysseus still has not realized that Posieden insists upon?
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