from the Odyssey
By Homer
As a way to simplify your work load, you will be assigned sections (each with their own tales) from the
Odyssey for our last literature unit of the year. You will have to complete each and every one of the
requirements below with your group members. You and your group will then present your assigned sections to
the rest of the class, as if they have no knowledge of the content of your assigned sections. It is your job to
make sure all of your peers know the details of your sections. The end result should be a complete and
thorough summary of the Odyssey in its entirety.
Each group must complete the following for each of the tales assigned within each section:
1. A complete summary of each tale to include characters and characterization details, plot or sequence of
events, setting details, theme(s), symbols, conflict(s), and any other detail you deem necessary for complete
understanding of each tale in your assigned section
2. A minimum of two (2) important quotes from each tale in your assigned section with a rationale for your
choices
3. A minimum of one picture per tale that illustrates each tale’s plot or details necessary for complete
understanding of each tale in your assigned section
4. A minimum of one (1) question per tale that your group has and hopes will be answered by Homer in the
following tale
5. A prediction of what your group believes will happen in the next tale. In addition, include a prediction of
what your group believes will happen in the next section of the Odyssey.
Your group presentation may be done utilizing any format including PowerPoint (a print out must be turned in),
poster boards, or handouts. Each group will be required to take detailed notes of each presentation to be turned
in along with your own presentation.
Assigned Sections by Groups:
Group 1
Group 3
Part One: The Wandering (1 of 2) p. 1038-1058
 “Calypso, the Sweet Nymph”
 “I am Laertes’ Son”
 “The Lotus Eaters”
 “The Cyclops”
Part Two: Coming Home (1 of 2) p. 1078-1085
 Introduction
 “The Meeting of Father and Son”
 “The Beggar and the Faithful Dog”
 The Epic Continues
Group 2
Group 4
Part One: The Wanderings (2 of 2) p. 1059-1074
 “The Enchantress Circe”
 “The Land of the Dead”
 “The Sirens; Scylla and Charybdis”
 “The Cattle of the Sun God”
Part Two: Coming Home (2 of 2) p. 1086-1101
 “The Test of the Great Bow”
 “Death at the Palace”
 “Odysseus and Penelop
1B Presentation due 6/1
Group 1
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Lacey Williams
Travis Awbry
Jasmine Johnson
Patric Stacy
Jeremy Camino
Kayla Harnage
Aaron Weltz
Elizabeth Staley
Rogelio Mendoza
Kolten Hinkle
Jacob Hawkins
Jarshuelle Holdman
Lainie Machie
Robert Caauwe
Group 3
Group 4
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Amy Brumfield
Steve Strickland
Michael Mamer
Tracy Bentley
Maegan Woods
Erika Cruz
Jacqueline Crumity
Lynzi Hendrix
Matt Kaleky
Jesse Elkin
Brishay Degroat
Dominic Di Grigoli
Zac O’Berrry
4B Presentation due 6/1
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Olivia Burnett
Robert De Lara
Natalie Lethbridge
Stacy Johnson
Patrick de Bree
Chelsea Sears
Carrie Ann Guiher
Matthew Grandison
Justice Padgett
William Minton
Sydney Vicino
Jevicia Olds
Brianna Roebuck
Group 3
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Kiana Antone
Thomas De Renzis
Julian Bareno
Monica Sanchez
Josh Jenkins
Ricky Nelson
Monica Tookes
Justin Hicks
Alex Palosky
Angel Lightfoot
Savanah Ewing
Lakeidra Jones
1A Presentation due 5/31
Group 1
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Group 2
Cole Rankin
Madison Boston
Dania Vasquez
Ashley Allen
Devan Patterson
Juana Chavez
Group 3
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Enzo Oliva
John Weeks
Danai Shreeves
Destini Geddis
Mariah Scudamore
Jazmin West
Group 4
Liz Gomez
Luke Ancrum
Adrian Melendez
Selena Rivera
Cristi Gaskins
Matthew Crooks
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Angel Wigginton
Paul Abbate
Quevanisha Coleman
Amanda Johnson
Shawn Succes
Katrina Adino
3A Presentation due 5/31
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4A Presentation due 5/31
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