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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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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