Is The Iliad part of your curriculum? Check out a resource that offers something for those new to teaching the classic and those with lots of experience using Homer's epic. Plot summaries, discussion questions, activities abound in this packet.

Concepts

the iliad, homer, epic poetry, greek epics, the trojan war

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Create 15 groups, assign each one chapter, and have members create panels that present events in graphic novel format

 

Classroom Considerations

• While appropriate for home school and classroom use, not enough challenge is provided for AP level humanities and literature classes

Pros

• The 25-page packet includes the rationale for the unit, lists that identify the major characters and literary themes, a plot summary, and pre-reading activities, as well as chapter-by-chapter vocabulary lists, discussion questions, activities, writing prompts, and extension activities

Cons

• None

Common Core

RL.8.1 RL.8.2 RL.9-10.1 RL.9-10.3 RL.9-10.5 RL.11-12.1 RL.11-12.3 RL.11-12.5