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Homer’s Odyssey Reading Guide

For Students 9th
Looking for a list of reading questions to use with The Odyssey? Provided here are dozens of questions (although certain sections are left out). Use these questions to create your own reading guide for the famous epic poem. 
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Sir Gawain and the Green Knight

For Students 12th
The epic Sir Gawain and the Green Knight follows the traditional themes of chivalry, gallantry, and heroism. After reading the poem, quiz your readers with these ten multiple choice questions.
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The World of Myth and Legend

For Students 9th - 12th
After studying various myths, quiz your learners! British epics such as Beowulf are included, as well as Greek myths such as Icarus and Achilles. Fifteen multiple-choice and fill-in-the-blank questions challenge your class.
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Odyssey List 2 Vocab Worksheet

For Students 8th - 10th
One of two epic poems attributed to Homer, The Odyssey is full of unfamiliar language. With this two-page worksheet, your class will study new words like victuals, forlorn, and pine. Unfortunately, the specific section these words come...
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Homeric Questions

For Students 9th - 12th
Review all things Homeric with this quiz! It covers the plot of The Odyssey, along with technical questions about poetic meter and stressed syllables. The Greek language is on display with Homer's writings and with this quiz.
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Odyssey List 1 Worksheet

For Students 9th
As your class begins to read The Odyssey, present them with a two-page worksheet focusing on vocabulary. Although the reading selection is not specified, twenty words are introduced on these pages. Example vocabulary words include...
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The Odyssey: Vocabulary Worksheet List 4

For Students 7th - 12th
Feeling harried? Experiencing a sense of foreboding? Learners craft sentences using words from Homer’s The Odyssey. The two exercises included here are sure to stoke their enthusiasm.
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Demian - Essay Questions

For Students 9th - 12th
If your class is reading Demian by Hermann Hesse, consider printing this list of essay questions to help them explore the text. There are 13 questions provided; some are basic recall questions, but others encourage a deeper...
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Primary Source Activity: Jose Marti

For Students 8th
Analyze a primary source document "Our America" which depicts a Spanish-American point of view. The class answers 3 critical-thinking questions based on the reading and create a time line of Cuba's struggle for independence. 
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Sarcasm, Irony, and Satire

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Satire, sarcasm, or irony? Editorial cartoons have long been the tool artists use to express their opinions about politics and politicians. Kevin "Kai" Kallaugher's four-panel cartoon offers readers an opportunity to examine how he uses...
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Finding Pictures of Words That Begin With E

For Teachers 1st
In this finding pictures of words that begin with E worksheet, 1st graders look at twelve pictures, color the ones that begin with E, then using the word bank at the bottom, write the words under each picture.
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Demian Quiz

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
In this online interactive reading comprehension activity, students respond to 15 multiple choice questions about Hesse's Demian. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Literary Terms

For Students 7th - 8th
In this literary terms worksheet, learners define and discuss ten literary terms associated with literature and complete a word search puzzle.