1. Bellringer

2. Agenda

3. Objectives

4. The Greek Myths

5. Homer and the Epics

6. Closure

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Agenda 10/23/23

SWBAT (3) Analyze the myths and beginnings of the Greek civilization and evaluate their impact on world history.

​What are the key characters we remember from Greek myths?

​4 min

​What is your favorite adventure story?

​2 min

​Homer and the Epics

​Not this Homer...

​As you watch the video, what are the key aspects of what an Epic entails? How does the Iliad further Greek Mythology?

​https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5CnzGXZjwNs

​The Odyssey

​As you watch the video, how is the Odyssey different from the Iliad? What is the main thrust of the story?

​https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7i9AmmZE2o

Closure:

With a partner:

1. How have the Greek myths impacted our society? In what ways do we see them in everyday life?

2. Why are the Iliad and the Odyssey important?