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This The Homecoming of Odysseus audio also includes:
The winding, incredible, seemingly never-ending adventure of Odysseus can be overwhelming to young readers. An engaging audio version of Homer's Odyssey introduces listeners to the fundamentals of the story without Homer's elevated language.
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Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
- Send home the link for class members to listen to the story with parents
- Break up the reading over several days, addressing each element of the story with additional discussion and activities
Classroom Considerations
- The story begins at 0:20, after a brief introduction
- Duration of the full audio is 20:48
- Comment section is open to the public
- Ads for additional stories from the publisher are visible throughout the transcript, but readers can easily skip them
Pros
- Includes a few relevant lines from Alfred, Lord Tennyson's poem "Ulysses" at the end of the story
- Makes a complex story accessible for elementary readers
- Perfect for a listening center
Cons
- None