The Odyssey Theme Analysis Worksheets

This resource contains worksheets and graphic organizers to help students analyze themes, main ideas, and supporting details present in the Odyssey by Homer.

Students will:

- Learn the difference between a theme topic (usually 1-2 words) and a theme statement (message/lesson)
- Identify theme topics repeated throughout the text
- Create a theme statement showcasing a lesson/message they believe is repeated.
- Identify evidence to support their theme topics/theme statement
- Explain how the evidence supports their theme statement
  

RESOURCE BREAKDOWN

Print and digital versions available!

- PDF
- Google™ Slides
 

Lesson Pages:

1. Theme Analysis Info and Planning Sheet

Defines theme and explains the difference between theme topics and theme statements as well as how to create a theme statement using a theme topic.
 
Mind map included to help students brainstorm theme topics they believe are present in the Odyssey

2. Theme Graphic Organizer

Students use their theme topic to create a theme statement and identify 4 pieces of evidence showing it is present throughout the Odyssey.

Students explain how their evidence relates to the theme statement.
 
3. List of 20 Theme topic ideas

 Example: Fate, Trickery, Temptation, Family
 
4. Answer Keys

Three answer keys using multiple texts identifying a theme statement present and evidence showing the theme statement.

 FILE FORMAT

File Type: PDF & Google Slides
Editable: No

Total Pages: 23
Content Pages: 15