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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

This resource is directly related to its literature equivalent and filled with a variety of cross-curricular lessons to do before, during, and after reading the book. This reproducible book presents an exciting approach to teaching well-known literature! It includes sample plans, author information, vocabulary building ideas, cross-curriculum activities, sectional activities and quizzes, unit tests, and many ideas for culminating and extending the book. Learn More

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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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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Faber-Castell Gelatos® are far from traditional and uniform. Gelatos® are incredibly diverse art mediums that are water-soluble, acid-free, odorless and light fast to minimize fading overtime. They are highly pigmented to ensure a vibrant, smooth laydown. Simply add water, watch the Gelatos® dissolve and design with a watercolor-esque style. This is a complete watercolor kit that comes with everything you need to encourage creativity!

Contents Include: 10 Gelatos (Odyssey, Supernova, Stardust, Nebula, Comet, Metallic grape, Silver ice, Iced chai, Metallic icing, Black hole), Rubber stamp, Gesso, Mini water brush, Spray bottle, Sheet of Transfers, Wood stick, Split ring, 7 project surfaces, Design Guide

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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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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

Grades 8+

See also 8899 and 8900.

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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 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 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 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.

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

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