Racing Against Catastrophe: A webquest for English I teachers
The Odyssey Resources
"Tell me, Muse, of the man of many devices, who wandered far and wide after he had sacked Troy's sacred city, and saw the towns of many men and knew their mind."
Review these sites to find informational resources to supplement your teaching The Odyssey. Think about which reading strategies might support your students' comprehension of the article.
| This resource page has an incredible wealth of resources on The Odyssey. | |
| The
Hero's Journey |
The Hero's Journey web site is an exciting resource for any literature with a quest theme. You'll find examples from modern sources as well as the classics. Look at the tools for writing your own quest. |
| The
American Hero-Quester |
This site is part of the Yale project for teachers. |
| WebEnglish Teacher | The WebEnglish teacher page on The Odyssey contains many resources. Someday when you have time, explore the rest of the site. |
| Homer's
Odyssey: A Guide to Understanding the Voyage of Odysseus Through a Study of Greek Mythology |
Resource page to the mythological basis of the story in the Odyssey. |
| The Odyssey: A ThinkQuest Project | As you look at this resource created by students, keep in mind the importance of high expectations for student learning. |