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So of course there's tons of fabulous websites that are useful to teachers, and English teachers in particular.
Awsomeness: https://www.diigo.com/user/kjl33478
These websites are great for teachers in general, but specifically Enlglish teachers. Naturally, since they are websites they all incorporate technology, and are convenient, efficient, and engaging. There are interactive timelines, animations, comics, slideshows, videos, games, review/review games, study guides, quizzes, etc. As well as good presentation tools, graphic organizers, worksheets, plans, rubrics, and technology tools.
Some sites specifically applicable to this unit are here:
1.http://blog.flocabulary.com/homeric-simile-examples/
An "Odyssey Rap" there are tons of these on youtube, and anywhere you look, but this is one is great, has lyrics that can be printed/projected, pictures, and is accessible through school internet (unlike youtube in some cases).
2.http://jc-schools.net/tutorials/eng9/homer.html
So, there's nothing this site does not have, it is so helpful. It contains studyguides, interactive, online, printable, guided, you name it. Activities, worksheets, webquests, maps, games, background info, power points, quizzes, and the list goes on. Life saver.
3. http://www.webenglishteacher.com/odyssey-lesson-plans.html
Love this site in general, but it has great resources for "The Odyssey." Lessons, background, activities, projects, games, quizzes, notes, discussion questions, and writing exercises.
4. http://www.teachervision.fen.com/curriculum-planning/teaching-methods/3741.html?detoured=1
Great journal topics, list of characters, vocab, pre/during/after-reading activities, summary and study questions, additional activities/projects (arts and crafts, dramatic, writing). Very detailed, book by book- Fantastic!
5. http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/odyssey/
Last, but not least, the old staple. Students, or teachers for that matter, should not rely on this but its a great review, summary, or pre-reading tool. Contians plot overview, character list/description/analysis, book by book summary and analysis, themes/motifs/symbols, quotes/explanations, key facts, study questions and essay topics, and quiz. This is a great resources for the teacher to use, or just for the students to study on their own.
Awsomeness: https://www.diigo.com/user/kjl33478
These websites are great for teachers in general, but specifically Enlglish teachers. Naturally, since they are websites they all incorporate technology, and are convenient, efficient, and engaging. There are interactive timelines, animations, comics, slideshows, videos, games, review/review games, study guides, quizzes, etc. As well as good presentation tools, graphic organizers, worksheets, plans, rubrics, and technology tools.
Some sites specifically applicable to this unit are here:
1.http://blog.flocabulary.com/homeric-simile-examples/
An "Odyssey Rap" there are tons of these on youtube, and anywhere you look, but this is one is great, has lyrics that can be printed/projected, pictures, and is accessible through school internet (unlike youtube in some cases).
2.http://jc-schools.net/tutorials/eng9/homer.html
So, there's nothing this site does not have, it is so helpful. It contains studyguides, interactive, online, printable, guided, you name it. Activities, worksheets, webquests, maps, games, background info, power points, quizzes, and the list goes on. Life saver.
3. http://www.webenglishteacher.com/odyssey-lesson-plans.html
Love this site in general, but it has great resources for "The Odyssey." Lessons, background, activities, projects, games, quizzes, notes, discussion questions, and writing exercises.
4. http://www.teachervision.fen.com/curriculum-planning/teaching-methods/3741.html?detoured=1
Great journal topics, list of characters, vocab, pre/during/after-reading activities, summary and study questions, additional activities/projects (arts and crafts, dramatic, writing). Very detailed, book by book- Fantastic!
5. http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/odyssey/
Last, but not least, the old staple. Students, or teachers for that matter, should not rely on this but its a great review, summary, or pre-reading tool. Contians plot overview, character list/description/analysis, book by book summary and analysis, themes/motifs/symbols, quotes/explanations, key facts, study questions and essay topics, and quiz. This is a great resources for the teacher to use, or just for the students to study on their own.