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Odyssey Notes 2
1. Greek Mythology Wanted Posters
• Take five minutes to add any necessary finishing touches to your
Greek Mythology Wanted Posters.
• Remember that in your presentation you must:
1) Read the paragraph you wrote for your god/goddess/creature and
2) Describe your picture, explaining why you made the choices you made in
your visual depiction.
2. Writing Prompt (5 min)
On a single sheet of paper, describe a time when you were heroic. Consider
the following questions in your description:
• Was this a spontaneous act or something you thought about for some
time?
• What were the obstacles to your success? Were there any foes?
• Was there someone older, wiser, or more experienced who was able to
help you?
• What do you think were those qualities in you that helped you to act so
heroically?
• If you were to compare yourself to any other hero, who would it be?
You should write for the entire 5 minutes. Be prepared to share your
answers. You will turn this in.
4. Profile of a Hero: Odysseus
• Latin name: Ulysses
• King of Ithaca
• Husband to Penelope and father of
Telemachus
• Known for his guile, or sly or cunning
intelligence
• Also known for his pride
• Fought in the Trojan war for 10 years and
fought to return home for 10 years
• While he was away, suitors flooded his
home and tried to woo Penelope.
Editor's Notes
At the end of 15 minutes, share your response with your partner.
Take volunteers to read
Write qualities of heroism on the board while students read their stories.
