Writing

Odyssey Worksheet: Step Into the Shoes

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Step into the shoes (or sandals, perhaps?) of Odysseus, a member of his crew, or another character featured in Homer's enduring classic, The Odyssey. and send a letter back telling the world your side of this great adventure story.

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Classroom Considerations
  • A very fresh take on responding to The Odyssey
  • Included in the packet are a series of model responses written by adults and commissioned by the publisher
Pros
  • The assignment inspires readers to carefully note events in the epic as well as personality traits of the character they adopt
  • A great addition to your Odyssey curriculum file
Cons
  • No rubric is included