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There are three works that are at the source of Western culture: the Iliad, the Odyssey, and the Aeneid. After you have completed your study of Homer’s two works, Virgil’s epic story of the founding of Rome, the Aeneid, is your next logical Great Book to study.

The Teacher Guide provides answers to the Comprehension and Discussion Questions, Chapter Summaries, Drill Exercises, and Quizzes and Tests.

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Western civilization begins with the two greatest books of the ancient world, the Iliad and the Odyssey by the Greek poet Homer. Traditionally dated to the 8th century B.C., these epics were the most important influences in the formation of Greek culture. The Iliad was the principal textbook in the schools of ancient Greece and Rome, and the primary authority in matters of ethics and morals, civic behavior, and military tactics. The Odyssey was the original great adventure story and character study. The Iliad and the Odyssey have been enormously influential in Western literature and art, and are the perfect place to begin your study of Western culture and the Great Books. These Memoria Press editions feature the translations of Samuel Butler, which are both scholarly and easily accessible to younger students.

The Teacher Guide contains the answers to the Student Guide (sold separately#8895) and the quizzes and tests. Novel #8894.

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Western civilization begins with the two greatest books of the ancient world, the Iliad and the Odyssey by the Greek poet Homer. Traditionally dated to the 8th century B.C., these epics were the most important influences in the formation of Greek culture. The Iliad was the principal textbook in the schools of ancient Greece and Rome, and the primary authority in matters of ethics and morals, civic behavior, and military tactics. The Odyssey was the original great adventure story and character study. The Iliad and the Odyssey have been enormously influential in Western literature and art, and are the perfect place to begin your study of Western culture and the Great Books. These Memoria Press editions feature the translations of Samuel Butler, which are both scholarly and easily accessible to younger students.

The Iliad Student Guide contains Reading Notes, Reading Comprehension Questions, Discussion Questions, and more. The answers are contained in the Teacher Guide (sold separately#8896) Novel #8894.

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Western civilization begins with the two greatest books of the ancient world, the Iliad and the Odyssey by the Greek poet Homer. Traditionally dated to the 8th century B.C., these epics were the most important influences in the formation of Greek culture. The Iliad was the principal textbook in the schools of ancient Greece and Rome, and the primary authority in matters of ethics and morals, civic behavior, and military tactics. The Odyssey was the original great adventure story and character study. The Iliad and the Odyssey have been enormously influential in Western literature and art, and are the perfect place to begin your study of Western culture and the Great Books. These Memoria Press editions feature the translations of Samuel Butler, which are both scholarly and easily accessible to younger students. See also 8895 and 8896 Learn More

Western civilization begins with the two greatest books of the ancient world, the Iliad and the Odyssey by the Greek poet Homer. Traditionally dated to the 8th century B.C., these epics were the most important influences in the formation of Greek culture. The Iliad was the principal textbook in the schools of ancient Greece and Rome, and the primary authority in matters of ethics and morals, civic behavior, and military tactics. The Odyssey #8898 was the original great adventure story and character study. The Iliad and the Odyssey have been enormously influential in Western literature and art, and are the perfect place to begin your study of Western culture and the Great Books. These Memoria Press editions feature the translations of Samuel Butler, which are both scholarly and easily accessible to younger students.

The Odyssey Teacher Guide contains the answers to the Student Guide (sold separately #8899) and the quizzes and tests.

126 pages

Grades 8+

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Western civilization begins with the two greatest books of the ancient world, the Iliad and the Odyssey #8898 by the Greek poet Homer. Traditionally dated to the 8th century B.C., these epics were the most important influences in the formation of Greek culture. The Iliad was the principal textbook in the schools of ancient Greece and Rome, and the primary authority in matters of ethics and morals, civic behavior, and military tactics. The Odyssey was the original great adventure story and character study. The Iliad and the Odyssey have been enormously influential in Western literature and art, and are the perfect place to begin your study of Western culture and the Great Books. These Memoria Press editions feature the translations of Samuel Butler, which are both scholarly and easily accessible to younger students. The Odyssey Student Guide contains Reading Notes, Comprehension Questions, Quotations, and more. The answers are contained in Teacher Guide (#8900 sold separately). Learn More

Western civilization begins with one of the greatest books of the ancient world, the Odyssey by the Greek poet Homer. Traditionally dated to the 8th century B.C., this epic was one of the most important influences in the formation of Greek culture. The Odyssey was the original great adventure story and character study. The Odyssey has been enormously influential in Western literature and art, and is the perfect place to begin your study of Western culture and the Great Books. This Memoria Press edition features the translation of Samuel Butler, which is both scholarly and easily accessible to younger students

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Recommended for grades 9-12

100% Unique Content! No overlaps in matching Teacher Guide #10056 and Student Packet.

This student packet features multiple-level reproducibles that offer solutions based on the latest reading strategies.

This packet includes content-rich activity sheets, quizzes, and a final exam for direct student use.

44 + pages

• Prereading activities
• Vocabulary activities,
• Study guide
• Graphic Organizer
• Literary Analysis
• Writing Activities
• Critical and Creative thinking challenges
• Comprehension quizzes
• Unit test
• Answer key
• Scoring rubric

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Teacher Guides

Teacher guides provide the framework for the novel, including any background information necessary to prepare students for the text. Discussion questions help you delve into the novel's plot, conflict, theme, and character motivations/interactions. Plus, they're designed to elicit student thought, discussion, and participation!

Time-saving, inspiring lesson plans provide a comprehensive novel unit—created by teachers for teachers. The legwork is done for you. The chapter-by-chapter guides incorporate research-based, higher-order reading, writing, and thinking activities.

• 32+ pages
• Summary
• "About the Author"
• Character list
• Background information
• Initiating activities
• Vocabulary activities (Gr.1–8)
• Discussion questions and answers
• Graphic organizers
• Writing ideas
• Literary analysis
• Post-reading discussion questions
• Cross-curriculum extension activities
• Assessment Scoring rubric

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A wonderful collection of six classic Greek myths and legends, specially retold for younger readers. Includes the stories of ‘The Wooden Horse’, ‘The Minotaur’ and ‘The Odyssey’, as well as a guide to the Greek gods. Beautifully bound in padded hardback, and packed with information, color and culture, this makes a thrilling read for any child. With a pronunciation guide to Greek names on the Usborne Quicklinks website.

Series: Illustrated Stories Beautifully illustrated collections of classics and original tales.

Age 8 years and up         Publisher: Usborne

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Explore a mythical world and encourage students to analyze various story elements through activities and lessons in this instructional guide for literature. This guide is the perfect tool to aid students in analyzing and comprehending this timeless story. Grades 9-12 Learn More

Reading aloud may be the single most powerful contribution a parent can make to a child's success in school, and in this one volume author and educator William F. Russell gives parents all the tools they need to do it. Here is a marvelous collection of short stories, poems, legends, and myths from great works of literature, appropriate for parents to read aloud to children aged five to twelve. The vivid language of the original classic is maintained, since the goal is to expand the child's vocabulary, not just conform to it. Each selection indicates the age of the child to whom it is best suited, provides a valuable pronunciation guide for the reader, and offers suggestions to make a read-aloud session enjoyable for both parent and child. Classics to Read Aloud to Your Children contains excepts from such great works of literature as Robin Hood, Don Quixote de la Mancha, Gulliver's Travels, The Odyssey, The Red Badge of Courage, The Call of the Wild, Aesop's Fables, and many more.

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Science-Fiction story about a journey through the oceans of the world. Level: 8th grade and up Learn More

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This literature guide is written at the challenging level. Activities include strategy pages that teach important literary themes. Includes teacher notes and answers. The book, The Odyssey, is required. Sold separately.

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The guide includes study questions, worksheets, and writing exercises of both a factual and philosophical nature to challenge the student's comprehension and understanding of the material. Answers are provided for the teacher. This individual guide is available only to those who have purchased the core guide due to the favorable pricing. Learn More

The core guide comes in a 3-ring binder. It includes brief background information, summaries of the contents and main themes of various books and teaches you how to teach these timeless volumes. Descriptions of particular titles are found therein. Explanations of the design and intent of various literature types enhance understanding and appreciation. The core guide also includes a specific guide to The Iliad. Additional guides are listed below. Each one includes study questions, worksheets and writing exercises of both a factual and philosophical nature to challenge the student's comprehension and understanding of the material. Answers are provided for the teacher. Guides are 3-hole punched for easy insertion in the core guide binder. Due to the favorable pricing, individual book guides are available only to those who have purchased the core guide. These titles include, The Aeneid, Aeschylus Trilogy, The Odyssey, and Sophocles Trilogy Learn More