The Odyssey​ Project Ideas with Criteria

Choose one and complete by December 12. We will share them too!
To get an “A”, you need all the elements listed here to be represented for the project you
choose. Ask for help if you get stuck!

1. Write a narrative of an episode from a different point of view. A crew member’s view could be
really interesting. Also...Polyphemus discusses Odysseus “breaking and entering” and
“malicious wounding.” Helios discusses what happened to his cattle and the subsequent demise
of ALL of Odysseus’ men. Penelope discusses her life with the Suitors.
Narrative should be about 2-3 pages double-spaced.
Should include specific details from the episode
Should show that you understand the story and the themes of the Odyssey

2. Take an episode and make it into a children’s book, illustrated it too! Try the BookWriter app.
Book should have at least 16 “pages,” (of a children’s book), illustrated with writing
Should include specific details about the episode
Should show that you understand the story and the themes of the Odyssey

3. Write and film a news story. You may use an interview, docu​drama, sports report, live on the
scene reporting, special news bulletin, etc… Costumes and props will add to the fun. Try the
Touchcast app.
Video should be about 4-5 minutes long
Should include specific details about at least 2-3 of the sections
Should show that you understand the story and the themes of the Odyssey

4. Create a Jeopardy game board using PowerPoint focusing on the entire journey or a variety
of episodes. You can also do a Quizlet Live and we can all play!
Jeopardy version should have enough questions/answers for a complete “board” (36)
Quizlet Live should have 36 questions/answers
Should include specific details
Should show that you understand the story and the themes of the Odyssey

5. Create a board game of Odysseus’s journey, include instructions, game pieces, & question
cards.
Include instructions
Board and cards should show the progression of the story or represent pieces of the
story throughout
There should be at least 20 question/obstacle cards and other pitfalls on the game board
Should include specific details
Should show that you understand the story and the themes of the Odyssey

6. Create a graphic/comic strip of an episode. Try ​https://www.storyboardthat.com/

 Comic strip should be at least 20 squares long (plan it out)
Should include specific details from the episode
Should show that you understand the story and the themes of the Odyssey

7. Create a high school yearbook with descriptions of at least six characters. Don’t forget to
include the gods and goddess, monsters, dangers, etc… Include superlatives and teams/clubs
they were in. Also a quotation they will leave as their legacy.
Include the above items, a brief description of who they are and their “accomplishments”
and make it look like a yearbook.
Should include specific details about at least 2-3 of the sections
Should show that you understand the story and the themes of the Odyssey

8. Create an illustrated timeline of Odysseus’s journey; begin with the end of the Trojan War. Try
https://www.tiki-toki.com/​ or the Timeline 3D app.
Timeline should have 8-10 events on it
Each event needs a description with some specific details
Should show that you understand the story and the themes of the Odyssey

9. Theme song: Find a song that reflects some of the themes or hardship that Odysseus faced,
and create a music video that highlights some of what he had to endure. Try the Directr app or
just make a video as you normally would.
Video should be about 3 minutes. Check out some old 80’s/90’s videos to get inspired.
Song should reflect the themes/hardships Odysseus faces
Should include specific details about at least 2-3 of the sections
Should show that you understand the story

10. Create an ​Odyssey​ virtual museum tour. Think of all the things you could put on display in a
museum from Odysseus’s journey. Each museum item needs to have a description with it, as
they do in real museums. Try Adobe Spark or the Artsteps app.
Museum should have at least 10 items, with a description for each
Should include specific details about at least 2-3 of the sections
Should show that you understand the story and the themes of the Odyssey