Homer’s Odyssey- Book V: Calypso (key events) This resource contains: 1x PowerPoint 1x Key events worksheet 1x Book I Homework event questions This lesson introduces students to Book V (Calypso) of Homer’s Odyssey first by reflecting on the first four Books of the Odyssey and thinking who is missing and why. Then students are given a worksheet to complete the key events of Book V. The lesson is differentiated to support lower ability students but also push those more able to question whether Books I-IV of the Odyssey were added to the poem years after it was first created. This resource would work really well with my other resources on Homer’s Odyssey. Why not take a look at a few.... Homer’s Odyssey- Book V Calypso (characters & themes) Homer’s Odyssey- Book V Calypso (exam practice questions) Homer’s Odyssey Book V Calypso (Bundle)

Homer’s Odyssey – Book VI: Nausicaa (QUIZ) This resource contains: 1x PowerPoint Presentation 1x Answer Sheet This is a fun quiz to revise the events, themes and characters of Book VI (Nausicaa) of Homer’s Odyssey. This resource would work well with my other resources created for Book VI (Nausicaa) of Homer’s Odyssey. Why not take a look at a few… Homer’s Odyssey- Book VI: Nausicaa (Characters& Themes) Homer’s Odyssey- Book VI: Nausicaa (Key Events)

Homer’s Odyssey – Book VII: The Palace of Alcinous (key events) This resource contains: 1x PowerPoint Presentation 1x Key Events worksheet 1x For sale advert template This lesson introduces students to Book VII (The Palace of Alcinous) of Homer’s Odyssey first by recalling the advice given to Odysseus in the previous Book.. Students are then given the worksheet to summarise to Book VII (The Palace of Alcinous) in a variety of engaging ways. This resource would work well with my other resources created for Homer’s Odyssey. Why not take a look at a few… Homer’s Odyssey- Book VI: Nausicaa (Characters& Themes) Homer’s Odyssey- Book VI: Nausicaa (Key Events)

Alphabet Capital Letters (A-Z) Handwriting Practice - KS1 & KS2. This resource contains: 5x handwriting worksheets covering letters A-Z This resource is excellent for teaching students three things in one activity. First it reinforces the Alphabet and teaches what each capital letter looks like. Finally students practice their handwriting by repeatedly copying out each capital letter. Great for a quick and fun homework too.

Homer’s Odyssey – Book V: Calypso (Exam practice questions) This resource contains: 1x PowerPoint 1x Essay planning sheet This lesson uses the events, themes and characters in Book V to practice two exam style questions. One a commentary question from a short passage and second, an extended essay on the role of the Gods in Book V. Support sheets and writing frames are included on the PowerPoint and a planning worksheet has been created to support students planning and writing their extended essay. This resource would work really well with my other resources on Homer’s Odyssey. Why not take a look at a few.... Homer’s Odyssey Book V Calypso (Bundle) Homer’s Odyssey- Book V Calypso (key events) Homer’s Odyssey- Book V Calypso (characters & themes)

Homer’s Odyssey – Book XIX: Eurycleia Recognises Odysseus (key events) This resource contains: 1x PowerPoint Presentation 1x Key Events Worksheet 1x Storyboard Template 1x Plot, Language & Theme Homework Questions This lesson introduces students to Book XIX (Eurycleia Recognises Odysseus) of Homer’s Odyssey. Students first recap the events which have occurred in previous Books leading to Odysseus coming to the palace and then summarise the key events using the worksheet provided. Students then create a storyboard of how Odysseus got the scar to reinforce this part of the poem and finally reflect on the impact the meetings with Penelope have on the character of Odysseus.

Homer’s Odyssey – Book XVI: Odysseus Meets His Son (characters & themes) This resource contains: 1x PowerPoint Presentation 1x Characters & Themes Worksheet 1x Continuing Plot Events Worksheet This lesson examines the characters and key themes in Book XVI (Odysseus Meets His Son) of Homer’s Odyssey. The students focus on the characters of Telemachus and Odysseus in Book XVI and complete the worksheet to show how these characters link and develop the key themes in Book XVI. Finally students focus on the continuing themes in the second half of the Odyssey and final question whether or not Telemachus becomes Odysseus’ equal in Book XVI.

Homer’s Odyssey – Book XI: The Book of the Dead (key events) This resource contains: 1x PowerPoint Presentation 1x Key Events worksheet 1x Plot, Language & Theme Homework Questions This lesson introduces students to Book XI (The Book of the Dead) of Homer’s Odyssey. Students first recap the events of Book X and then summarise the events of Book XI using the worksheet provided. Finally students begin to question the impact of Book XI on the audience and why Homer included it in the Odyssey.

Homer’s Odyssey – Book XI: The Book of the Dead (characters & themes) This resource contains: 1x PowerPoint Presentation 1x Characters and Themes Worksheet This lesson examines the characters and key themes in Book XI (The Book of the Dead) of Homer’s Odyssey. The students first reflect on what key themes are shown in Book XI and then examine how they are developed by Odysseus’ actions. Students finally examine the character of Odysseus and question whether Book XI shows Odysseus as the ‘main’ Greek hero.

Homer’s Odyssey – Book XVI: Odysseus Meets His Son (key events) This resource contains: 1x PowerPoint Presentation 1x Key Events Worksheet 1x Plot, Language & Theme Homework Questions This lesson introduces students to Book XVI (Odysseus Meets His Son) of Homer’s Odyssey. Students first recap the events that Telemachus has gone through and the places he has been, comparing Telemachus to Odysseus. Students then use the key events worksheet to summarise the key events in Book XVI before questioning the importance of the events in the Book.

Homer’s Odyssey – Book XIII: Odysseus Lands in Ithaca (characters & themes) This resource contains: 1x PowerPoint Presentation 1x Characters & Themes Worksheet This lesson examines the characters and key themes in Book XIII (Odysseus Lands in Ithaca) of Homer’s Odyssey. The students first reflect on the key events of Book XIII and then examine how the characters link and promote key themes. Students finally examine who is shown to want revenge more in Book XIII; Odysseus or Athene.

Homer’s Odyssey – Book XIV: In Eumaeus’ Hut (key events) This resource contains: 1x PowerPoint Presentation 1x Chronology Worksheet 1x Eumaeus Profile Worksheet 1x Plot, Language & Theme Homework Questions This lesson introduces students to Book XIV (In Eumaeus’ Hut) of Homer’s Odyssey. Students first recap the events of Book XIII by reflecting on what Athene has ordered Odysseus to do and question why. After, they summarise the Key Events using the worksheet provide and the create a Eumaeus profile showing the key events in more detail and the relationship between Odysseus and Eumaeus.

Homer’s Odyssey – Book XXI: The Great Bow (key events) This resource contains: 1x PowerPoint Presentation 1x Chronology Worksheet 1x Key Events Worksheet 1x Plot, Language & Theme Homework Questions This lesson introduces students to Book XXI (The Great Bow) of Homer’s Odyssey. Students are shown the importance of Book XXI as the beginning of the final battle between Odysseus and the Suitors and the required to put the key events in chronological order. Students then focus on three key events in the Book and finally question the importance of Athene in Book XXI.

Homer’s Odyssey – Book XXIII: Odysseus and Penelope (key events) This resource contains: 1x PowerPoint Presentation 1x Key Events Worksheet 1x Plot, Language and Themes Revision/Homework Questions This lesson introduces students to Book XXIII (Odysseus and Penelope) of Homer’s Odyssey. Students first reflect on what Odysseus has gone through to get be reunited with Penelope and then group the people into those who help and have hindered Odysseus. Students then summarise the key events of Book XXIII and then create a sales advertisement for Odysseus’ bed. Students finally reflect on the importance of Athene and question why she is still helping Odysseus even after he has regained his kingdom.

Homer’s Odyssey – Book XXI: The Great Bow (characters & themes) This resource contains: 1x PowerPoint Presentation 1x Characters & Themes Worksheet 1x Continuing Events Worksheet This lesson examines the characters and key themes in Book XXI (The Great Bow) of Homer’s Odyssey. Students first reflect on how the key themes have been developed in the other books studied in the second half of the Odyssey. Next students are required to find examples for each of the key themes from Book XXI, linking them to the different characters. Finally students reflect on the imagery used in Book XXI and the importance of Zeus’ after Odysseus strings the bow.

Homer’s Odyssey – Book VIII: The Phaeacian Games (key events) This resource contains: 1x PowerPoint Presentation 1x Key Events worksheet 1x Demodocus and Oral Poetry worksheet This lesson introduces students to Book VIII (The Phaeacian Games) of Homer’s Odyssey first by recalling the promise Alcinous gave Odysseus in Book VII. Students are then required to summarise the key events question the impact of Book VIII on the plot and audience. Finally students develop the theme of oral poetry through focusing on the character of Demodocus.

Homer’s Odyssey – Book VIII: The Phaeacian Games (characters & themes) This resource contains: 1x PowerPoint Presentation 1x Characters & Themes Worksheet 1x Plot, Language and Theme Homework Revision Questions This lesson examines the characters and key themes in Book VIII (The Phaeacian Games) of Homer’s Odyssey. The students focus on the character of Odysseus and link the characteristics he shows in Book VIII to the key themes of the Odyssey. Finally students begin to question the importance of the Phaeacian episode to the Odyssey as a whole.

Homer’s Odyssey – Book X: Circe (characters & themes) This resource contains: 1x PowerPoint Presentation 1x Characters and Themes Worksheet This lesson examines the characters and key themes in Book X (Circe) of Homer’s Odyssey. The students first reflect on the key events of Book X by playing matching pairs to link characters and events together. Students then examine the Odysseus’ leadership, the character of Circe and the theme of Xenia. A worksheet is included for students to map out their ideas in an effective way.