1. A S YOU COME IN, C HOOSE Y OUR F ATE B OYS G IRLS

2. Tavern Mingling – Embody your character – What are their characteristics? – Who do they like/not like? – “Speed dating” style conversations – 5 minutes to get to know your table companions – Who are they? – What are they like? – Who are they connected to?

3. The Trojan War: A Drama 1.Read your chapter within your group. Highlight character names and make note of important events that take place. Create a timeline to organize the events of the chapter. 2.Turn your chapter into a play. Assign group members roles to play for each of the characters mentioned. Write a manuscript of dialogue to tell the story and choreograph “blocking” 3.Rehearse with your group (you do not need to memorize any lines) 4.Perform your masterpiece in front of the class

4. E PIC P OETRY T HE O DYSSEY

5. What is an epic poem? – Long narrative poem – Concerns eternal human problems – Told in heightened language – Sometimes gods or other supernatural beings take part

6. What is an epic poem? – Setting includes supernatural realms, especially the land of the dead – Usually begins IN MEDIA RES – Tells of story of a larger than life hero

7. What is an epic hero? – Embodies the values of a particular society – Great leader who is identified strongly with a particular people or society – Does great deeds in battle and undertakes an extraordinary journey or quest

8. What is an epic hero? – Not a “Superman with magical powers, but a “regular” human being – Overcomes obstacles but maintains humanity – Experiences typical human emotions/feelings

9. How do I read an epic? – Punctuation to punctuation – Don’t pause at line breaks – Read for the “big picture” – Look up unfamiliar words