Culminating Project--Phase 1

Homework: Select and complete 1 of 3 options from below. 

Most of you have started writing the first draft of an epic story. 

Option #1:  Please re-read your writing and make sure you have the elements of an epic drama. Elements like epic characters, conflict, and epic journey. Maybe include monsters and Gods/Goddess.

Option #2: Please re-read your writing and make sure you fix spelling and grammatical errors in your adapted epic drama. 

Option #3: Please re-read your writing and make sure you change character names and events. Additionally, correct the spelling and grammatical errors in your adapted epic drama.

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Culminating Project--Deeper Look

Homework: Select and complete 1 of 3 options from below. 

Option #1:  As discussed in class, Odyssey is an epic poem. What is drama? What would you do if you were to create a movie version of the Odyssey? 

Option #2:  As discussed in class, Odyssey is an epic poem which included many elements of the drama. Select one journey/event in the Odyssey, create a Youtube video from the perspective of Odysseus.

Option #3:  As discussed in class,  Odyssey is an epic poem. Create a list of actors/actresses  to play the role of different characters in the Odyssey. 

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Culminating Project

Homework: Please 1 of 3 options
Option #1: Select 1 of the 11 choices from the above list. Also, explain why this is an option you are interested in completing.

Option #2: Select 1 of the 11 choices from the above list. Explain why this is an option you are interested in completing. Try and identify a partner (from the work site) you would like to work with. Decide on the roles you will each be responsible for.

Option #3: Select 1 of the 11 choices from the above list. Explain why this is an option you are interested in completing. Try and identify a partner (from another the work site)you would like to work with. Decide on the roles you will each be responsible for.



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HEROES & HEROINES

Homework: Select and complete 1 of 3 options from below. 

Option #1:  Do you think Odysseus is a hero? 

Option #2: Who do you think in the Odyssey is a hero? Explain why you think they are heroes? 

Option #3:  Describe one person in your life that's a hero to you. Why are they your hero? Do they have super-powers? 

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Please leave any comments or questions you have below.

Helen of TROY

Homework: Select and complete 1 of 3 options from below. 

Option #1:  What are your thoughts/ideas about Helen? Do you like her? Not like her? Why? 

Option #2: Describe how Helen is portrayed in Homer's Odyssey. Please write at least 5 sentences. 

Option #3: Draw a picture of how you visualize Helen of Troy.    

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SCHOOL CLOSED--YOM KIPPUR

School will be closed Wednesday to observe Yom Kippur! 

Odysseus

Homework: Select and complete 1 of 3 options from below. 

Option #1:  What is Odysseus background story? (HINT: who is he married to? What is his journey?)

Option #2: Explain if you would have made the same choices Odysseus made. Explain why or why not in 5 sentences. 

Option #3:  Describe two things you can relate to with Odysseus. (HINT: his struggle, his relationship, etc).  

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Trojan WAR

Homework: Select and complete 1 of 3 options from below. 

Option #1:  Who is Odysseus? What did he do? 

Option #2: What happened during the Trojan War? What plan did Odysseus have to win? 

Option #3:  Give an example of a plan you had. Describe the plan and explain whether it was successful or not. 

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EPIC

Homework: Select 1 of 3 options. 

#1: Describe the elements of an epic story or journey. 

#2: Define in 3 sentences what an epic journey is and how the Odyssey is epic. 

#3: Give me an example of when you have experienced an epic journey in your life.  

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Gods & Goddesses

Homework: Select and complete 1 of the 3 options below. 

Option 1: Identify 3 Gods/Goddesses and explain the "super-power" they possess (to have).

Option 2: Draw a picture of your 2 favorite Gods/Goddesses and describe their "super-power."

Option 3: Explain in 2 complete sentences 3 Gods/Goddesses we discussed in class. 

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HOMER

Homework: Select and complete 1 of 3 options from below. 

Option #1:  Who is Homer? What do you know about him? 

Option #2: What is your opinion of Homer? Do you think he's real? Do you think he's an author?  

Option #3:  Describe two things you can relate to with Homer. 

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The Odyssey Begins

Homework: Select 1 of 3 options. 

#1: Think about your life, what's more important for you the journey or destination? 

#2: Define Journey and Destination.

#3: Give me an example of when you were more concerned with the destination and not the journey. 

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Setting the Foundation

Homework: 
Please bring back all the necessary paperwork back as soon as possible!

First Day Back to School!!!

Welcome Back!!! Hope you had a wonderful summer!

Homework

Option 1: Write a paragraph of what you did with the rest of your summer.

Option 2: Write a journal entry about 1 lesson you learned during your summer. 

Option 3: Draw a picture journal about your summer. 

Parent/Guardian Signature: ___________________            Please leave any comments or questions you have below.

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