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The Odyssey: Responsive Essay

Grade Level:
7
Subject:
English
Topic:
"Xenia" in Ancient Greece
Objective:
Students should be able to demonstrate a clear understanding of "xenia," the Greek concept encompassing the generosity and courtesy shown to those who are far from home. Students should be able to demonstrate that they have mastered essay writing techniques including: thesis, eight-sentence paragraphs, citing a source to support one's opinion, expanding on one's own opinion in the conclusion, grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
Prep:
1. Discussion of Ancient Greek History
2. Students learn the main Greek gods and goddesses
3. Ancient Greek History exam
4. Students read, annotate, and discuss The Odyssey
5. Vocabulary exam
Materials:
1. The Odyssey
2. Historical packet
3. Paper, pencil, pen
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