Name of Lesson: Odyssey: Intro to the Epic Poem and Homer Grade Level: 9th Subject: English

Objectives: SWBAT understand the origins of the epic poem (and oral tradition) and its historical significance by relating the oral tradition present in their lives in writing Standards: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.9-10.2 , CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.9-10.4, CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.9-10.7, CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.9-10.2b, CCSS.ELALiteracy.W.9-10.2d, Information (to give or demonstrate to students): What is an Epic Poem? What is Oral Tradition? Why is having an oral tradition Important? Who is Homer? Language Standards: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.9-10.2, CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.9-10.3, CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.9-10.4a, CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.9-10.6

Intermittent Closure(s): What are some stories/ movies that may fit the description of Epic Poetry? Anticipatory set: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mxrUW2eOA8

Closure: Considering what we have learned about the Epic Poem and the Oral tradition, write a paragraph explaining what kind of characters you anticipate coming across in The Odyssey Materials Needed (students): Bell Work Sheet, Epic Poetry Note Taker

Materials and Resources Needed (Instructor): Epic Poetry Note Taker

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