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Title:
| Literature: "The Odyssey" by Homer |
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Description:
| These websites are about the epic poem "The Odyssey" and the poet Homer. Included are interactive games and quizzes, study tools, information about Greek life and the Greek gods, as well as a full-text version of the poem. There are links to eThemes on life in ancient Greece and the literature of ancient civilizations. |
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Grade Level:
| 9, 10, 11, 12 |
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Resource Links:
| ThinkQuest: Odyssey by Homer
You can read "The Odyssey" on this website.
Greek Mythology: Odysseus
Read a shortened, illustrated version of "The Odyssey." Includes a glossary of characters.
The Odyssey
Take your own odyssey by completing this interactive journey based on the epic poem.
Homer
Read an essay about Homer's poems "The Iliad" and "The Odyssey."
ThinkQuest: The Odyssey
This student created website includes a description of the characters in the poem and a summary of the books.
ThinkQuest: Homer's Iliad and Odyssey
This student created website includes several resources on "The Odyssey" including a people and places list and review questions. Click on "Homer's History" to learn more about the poet.
Factmonster: Homer
Here is an encyclopedia entry on the famous poet. Also includes a section on "The Odyssey." NOTE: The site includes ads.
PBS: Online Forum
On this website several scholars and translators of "The Odyssey" have answered questions people had after reading and listening to "The Odyssey." NOTE: The site includes ads.
The Olympians
Learn about the ancient Greek gods of Mount Olympus, many of whom appear as characters in "The Odyssey."
PBS: The Greeks
Learn about life in ancient Greece and some of the important people that lived there. Click on "Site Index" and scroll down to find a link with information about Homer.
Quia: Vocabulary
Here are some interactive vocabulary activities to go along with "The Odyssey."
Ballad Blasts
This lesson plan challenges students to write epic poems of their own.
Odysseus Needs a Job
This one-page PDF file is a worksheet that challenges students to consider Odysseus' skills and write a resume for him.
eThemes Resource: Ancient Greece
These sites have information about the people, architecture, government, and daily life in ancient Greece. View images of Greek ruins, learn the Greek alphabet, and read about the famous city of Athens.
eThemes Resource: Literature: Connecting to Ancient Civilizations
These sites are about fictions related to ancient civilizations and includes reviews and activity ideas. There is also a literature circle guide for the ancient civilization theme.
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Education Standards:
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ME Standards:
2.A.1.b.1, B.3, B.5, B.7, B.10
MO Standards:
I.5.a, I.5.b, R.2.B.1, R.2.C.1.1, R.2.C.1.2
UT Standards:
1.2.3.a, 1.2.3.b, 1.2.3.c, 1.2.3.d, 1.2.3.e
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