The Odyssey Vocabulary

This comprehensive 104 slide presentation will cover all your vocabulary needs when reading The Odyssey.

First, get your student off to the right start with the pre-reading concepts and words including terminology words and context words.

Then, throughout your reading, use the slideshow to review important and difficult vocabulary words. Each word includes a definition, example, and a creative way for students to use the word in a sentence.

Finally, review major plot points while also exploring Greek and Latin root words. Each word includes a "pop quiz" question that encourages full understanding of the word.

Includes 13 practices worksheets including skills for:
1. Synonyms
2. Antonyms
3. Dictionary definitions
4. Student created definition
5. Parts of speech
6. Using the word in a sentence
7. Applying the word to students' lives
8. Applying the word to textual context
9. Creating visual interpretations