The Odyssey Epic Hero Essay

Great Odyssey lesson plan for students to compose an argumentative essay about whether or not Odysseus is a good or bad leader through analyzing his actions throughout the epic poem!

Students will:

- Review events from each episode and explain whether or not they believe Odysseus was a good or bad leader in the episode.
- Identify three adjectives that reflect Odysseus' leadership skills
- Identify specific examples from the text that supports Odysseus being a good or bad leader, or both.
- Write an argumentative essay detailing the type of leader they believe Odysseus to be.
 

RESOURCE BREAKDOWN

Print and digital versions available!

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Lesson Pages:

1. Evaluation Chart

Evaluate Odysseus' leadership skills by reviewing each episode and explaining whether or not they believe Odysseus was a good or bad leader in that episode and why.
 
2. Mind Map

- Decide what type of leader they believe Odysseus to be (good, bad or both).
- Choose three adjectives to describe Odysseus' leadership skills.
- Provide three examples from the text to support their responses.
 
3. Essay Outline

Students use the mind map and evaluation chart to outline their essay.
 
4. Essay Reminders

Essay assignment sheet with reminders on key details to include in the essay.

FILE FORMAT

File Type: PDF, Microsoft Word & Google Slides
Editable: No

Total Pages: 33
Content Pages: 23