Epic Hero Characteristics for 9th Grade
This 1-page activity guides 9th graders in brainstorming characteristics of an epic hero, then analyzing Odysseus for instances of pride, wisdom, and cunning. It's designed for a brief warm-up or class discussion.
“I want my students for a warm up when they enter class - to take a piece of brinstorming paper and write down characteristics fo an epic hero and then i want them to talk aobu tthe characteristics of Odysseus and write down tiems when he shows excessive price, but also when he shows wisodoma nd cunning - cna you help me design this activity?”
Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use as a warm-up activity as students enter the classroom.
- Discussion question: What makes a character an "epic hero" in literature?
- Scaffold for struggling readers: Provide a list of potential epic hero traits to choose from.
- Extension for advanced students: Have students compare Odysseus's traits to another epic hero from a different culture.
- Estimated time: 10-15 minutes.
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Try Diffit for free“I want my students for a warm up when they enter class - to take a piece of brinstorming paper and write down characteristics fo an epic hero and then i want them to talk aobu tthe characteristics of Odysseus and write down tiems when he shows excessive price, but also when he shows wisodoma nd cunning - cna you help me design this activity?”
Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use as a warm-up activity as students enter the classroom.
- Discussion question: What makes a character an "epic hero" in literature?
- Scaffold for struggling readers: Provide a list of potential epic hero traits to choose from.
- Extension for advanced students: Have students compare Odysseus's traits to another epic hero from a different culture.
- Estimated time: 10-15 minutes.
Epic Hero Characteristics for 9th Grade
This 1-page activity guides 9th graders in brainstorming characteristics of an epic hero, then analyzing Odysseus for instances of pride, wisdom, and cunning. It's designed for a brief warm-up or class discussion.
What is Diffit?
Teachers use Diffit to get quality materials for their unique classrooms. Adjust difficulty, add scaffolds, or change the topic to get started.
Try Diffit for free