1. Quick Write – Cyclops Review: Was Odysseus a hero or a zero in this book?  Support your claim with evidence from the text and explain how your evidence supports your claim statement.  You have five minutes. 

2. The Odyssey: Today we read and discussed “The Witch Circe” (p. 911-913), and “The Land of the Dead” (p. 914-915).  Students also completed a study guide (link), and if they need it, here is an online version of the text (link).

3. Odyssey Mapping Project (link): Check out the link.  This is a long term project with several important objectives, so be sure to read through the directions.  Students can compile their “maps” in a variety of fashions, such as a booklet, a single page, book marks, etc.