The Odyssey Jigsaw Discussion and Mythology Background

1. Prompt: Consider Odysseus as a hero. First, make a list of modern-day heroes. What qualities do you admire in these heroes? What qualities do you admire in Odysseus?

2. Mythology Background Notes

3. Make a copy of The Odyssey Books 1-7 Jigsaw Discussion.

• Each group will be assigned to a book in The Odyssey
• The group should answer the question(s)
• Groups rotate- add to notes on your book and the other books
• Meet back in original group- share notes that were added to your group's book

HW: Vocab #1 and read books 9-10