1. The Odyssey Postcard What it is and how to do it.

2. The Situation You have left home for what you believe is a good cause: to fight a war. Unfortunately, you must leave your wife and young son behind, and the war lasts for ten, long years. You are excited that it is finally over and you cannot wait to return home to your family. Your wish must wait, though, because you have encountered many difficulties on your trip back home.

3. Your Idea Because there is still no such thing as text messaging, email, or even telephones, you decide to write postcards to your wife to let her know what your journey is like. You realize you will not be able to send them, but write them as if she would get them soon even though you will hand her all of them upon return. You want to tell her about the events of your journey and what you are thinking about in relation to those events.

4. How to make it work Draw a picture on one side to represent something that happened in this portion of your journey. Draw a picture on one side to represent something that happened in this portion of your journey. On the left side of the back you will write 2 paragraphs (4-5 sentences each). On the left side of the back you will write 2 paragraphs (4-5 sentences each). –The first paragraph will explain what happened on your journey. –The second paragraph will explain what you (in the voice of Odysseus) are thinking about in relation to what has happened. –These paragraphs should be written in first person point of view and addressed to Penelope (your wife). On the right side of the back, you need to draw a stamp, address the postcard (create an appropriate address), and include a note (2 sentences) about what picture you drew and why. On the right side of the back, you need to draw a stamp, address the postcard (create an appropriate address), and include a note (2 sentences) about what picture you drew and why.

5. What it will look like Dear Penelope, Write one paragraph that explains what happened on this part of your journey. Write the second paragraph explaining what you (Odysseus) are thinking about those events. Remember each paragraph should be 4-5 sentences long and written in first person point of view. Your loving husband, Odysseus Penelope 123 Hero Way Ithaca, Greece 12345 On the front: The Trojan Horse is what helped Greece win the Trojan War. Odysseus was the mastermind of this horse.