The+Odyssey

** Vocab Words **
1/13: Epic poem, tragic hero, Trojan War, appeased, strewn, scepter, shroud, ultimatum, codger, citadel, harangued 1/27: Adversity, formidable, ravage, profusion, adversary, rancor, abominably, ardor, tumult, restitution 2/3: Candor, disdainful, adorn, revelry, glowered, avails, lavished, aloof, pliant, tremulous

** Do Nows **
1/13: If your friend was murdered, what would you do to avenge his/her death? Why? 1/14: If you were sent to talk to the Trojan Council, how would you convince them to settle matters peacefully? 1/15: Is a person of the opposite sex worth fighting over? Explain your reasoning. 1/16: Is it ok to severely hurt someone if it benefits you? 1/17: If you make a promise, how long are you required to keep it? Explain your answer!

1/27: Odysseus has been gone for many years. Do you think his wife Penelope should remarry? 1/28: Snow Day 1/29: Snow Day 1/30: In times of adversity (struggle) do family bonds/relationships help us to survive? 1/31: P/T Conferences

2/3: Do you think Odysseus' men treated the Cyclops fairly? Why or why not? 2/4: What is a relationship? What obstacles stand in the way of relationships? 2/5: Write about a time someone told you not to do something but you did it anyway. 2/6: If you were Odysseus, what would you have done or said to the men who opened the bag of winds?

2/10: What do you think is going to happen when Odysseus heads back home? 2/11: What happened on the island of the Sun God? How do Odysseus' men upset Helios? 2/12: Why do you think Odysseus is one of the most famous epic heroes? 2/13: What are some songs you think could relate to //The Odyssey//? Why? 2/14: Penelope must choose a husband. How do you think she should choose one? Explain your reasoning in 2-3 sentences.

2/24: How could Odysseus' journey be similar to war veterans of today's society? 2/25: What are some modern day books or movies that are similar to "The Odyssey?" 2/26: Which song from your project did you think was "the perfect fit?" How so? 2/27: 1- Where is Odysseus when we first meet him? 2- Whose court is Odysseus telling his story to? 3- How many ships survive the cannibals? 4- Who does Odysseus speak to in the Land of the Dead? 2/28: What are some things you are nervous about for Monday's EXPLORE test? Why do you think every 9th grader is required to take it?

3/3: If you could pick one theme song for yourself, what would it be? Why?