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1 Murder, Mayhem, and Monuments ! Ancient Greeks, A People of Mystery!

2 The Iliad? What's that all about? Homer's The Iliad weaves a wondrous web of ancient Greeks and their gods caught up in predictable conflict. This epic tale gives us insight into the way Greeks viewed their world. The students will utilize independent research skills, computer skills, and cooperative group skills to complete the unit's assignments. As a result of being immersed in The Iliad and Greek civilization, the students should develop a greater appreciation of the ancient Greeks and the lasting influence of their literature.

3 Iliad Unit Objectives 1. Understand the world through ancient man's eyes. 2. Understand how interactions between people, their gods, and their physical environment influenced literature. 3. Students will have a basic understanding of the Greek myths, gods, and goddesses from studies in second, third, and sixth grades. 4. Students will know how to utilize basic research skills from writing and research in fourth, fifth, and sixth grades.

4 Materials to bring to class DAILY! 1. Notebook Paper 2. Manila Folders 3. World Map 4. Media Center/Classroom Resource Center 5. Appendix A (list of vocabulary)

5 Unit 1 Vocabulary Achilles central character of Iliad, great warrior, son of goddess, Thetis, and warrior, Peleus. Helen daughter of Zeus, wife of Menelaus, consort of Paris, abducted by Paris to Troy. Homer considered greatest poet in the history of Western Europe. Famous for two epic poems The Iliad and The Odyssey The Iliad famous epic poem by Homer. Tale of the Trojan War. Ithaca island off Western Greece, home of Odysseus Menelaus king of Sparta, husband of Helen, brother of Agamemnon Paris Trojan, son of Priam and Hecuba Priam king of Troy Trojan War battle between Achaeans and Trojans precipitated by Paris taking Helen to Troy Troy city on the coast of Asia Minor Ulysses king of Ithaca, hero of the Odyssey (Odysseus)

6 Place all answers in your folders! The Iliad Write a short essay minimum 3 paragraphs long Paragraphs must have 5 to 6 sentences each. In your opinion, were the causes of the Trojan War justified or not? Explain.

7 Answer the following questions! Use complete sentences! Chapter 1. 1. Why were Ulysses (Odysseus) and Achilles in disguises? 2. Where are the men? 3. What is the message that Ulysses gives Achilles?

8 Answer the following questions! Use complete sentences! Chapter 2 1. Who were Achilles’ parents? 2. Who was not invited to the wedding feast? 3. What happened as a result of this god/goddesses’ anger? 4. Why didn’t Zeus decide the outcome? Who did?

9 Answer the following questions! Use complete sentences! Chapter 3: 1. Who offered bribes to Paris? 2-4. List the person and what each offered: 5. Whom did Paris choose and why? 6. What did she tell Paris? 7. Who were Paris’ parents? Why did they accept him? 8. When Paris returned from Ithaca what did he think would happen? 9. Who disagreed with Paris and the family, and why did she disagree? 10. What was Ulysses’ plan for Helen and her suitors? 11. Why did the Greeks have to go to Troy?

10 Group Work! Student groups will be put into groups of 4 or 5. The students will brainstorm in their groups on how they will retell their assigned chapters in The Iliad. This retelling may be done by hand on art paper, on transparencies, in a mural (butcher paper), in a newspaper, in a ClarisWorks slideshow, HyperStudio, or a KidPix slideshow (any multimedia program).

11 Group Project Expectations This project = 60% of your grade! The students will assemble with their projects. Chapter by chapter they will retell The Iliad and display their projects illustrating the chapters. Present on day of presentation20pts Participate in presentation (not just stand there)20pts Material is in your own format or words30pts Presentation is 5 to 6 minutes long10pts Peer to Peer Critique (audience participation)20pts (be fair and ask good questions of presenters)

12 Completed Work = Successful Work! Each student will turn in folders with:  Summaries  Graded Quizzes  Completed questions  Vocabulary  Evidence of assigned project work (poster, typing, computer work).

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