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The Odyssey

Cyclops Excerpt from The Odyssey: Lesson Plans, Activities, Vocabulary, Test

By Selena Smith

This lesson plan covers 3 days or more for "Cyclops" from Book IX of The Odyssey by Homer. It includes the following:► Daily Lesson Plan Instructions► Bell Ringers for 3 Days► Hands-on Hidden Door Foldie Activity - Assesses understanding of

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Vocabulary, Writing, Close Reading

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, Homeschool

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Cyclops Hands-On Activity (The Odyssey): Instructions Handout & Editable Rubric

By Selena Smith

This "Cyclops" activity assesses students' knowledge of characterization, figurative language, and vocabulary for the "Cyclops" story from Book IX of The Odyssey by Homer. In addition, it checks for reading comprehension, evaluation skills, and

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English Language Arts, Vocabulary, Close Reading

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

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Activities, Assessment, Rubrics

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The Outsiders Creative Reading Guides: Comprehend, Analyze, Synthesize

By Selena Smith

The Outsiders Reading Guides comes in black and white printable as well as colorful digital Google Slides. The slides have text boxes already included.The guides are divided as follows:Chapter 1Chapters 2-3Chapters 4-5Chapters 6-7Chapters

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Vocabulary, Literature, Close Reading

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, Homeschool

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Worksheets, Graphic Organizers, Google Apps

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Cyclops Excerpt from The Odyssey, Vocabulary, and Editable Test

By Selena Smith

The story of "Cyclops" from Book IX of The Odyssey is a great read. It is graphic and students love reading about the gory details of the one-eyed monster eating men and Odysseus outsmarting the beast with his clever wit. This packet comes with the

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Vocabulary, Writing, Close Reading

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

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Worksheets, Assessment

$3.00

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The Odyssey Creative 1997 Film Viewing Guide - Digital and Print

By Selena Smith

The Odyssey Film Viewing Guide has 50 questions in order of the 1997 movie and comes in 3 formats:1. 4 creative, eye-catching, colorful digital Google Slides with text boxes included2. 4 page black and white printable PDF for creative guides

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English Language Arts, World History

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, Homeschool

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Graphic Organizers, Movie Guides, Google Apps

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The Odyssey 1997 Film Viewing Guide - Digital and Print

By Selena Smith

The Odyssey Film Viewing Guide has 50 questions in order of the 1997 movie and comes in 3 formats:1. 4 digital Google Slides with text boxes included2. 4 page printable PDF Answer key included.The questions are mostly comprehension with some

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English Language Arts, World History

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

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Worksheets, Movie Guides, Google Apps

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I am in my 27th year of teaching, and I still love it. I have taught the following: 8th grade Language Arts and Social Studies; 9th and 10th grade standard and honors English; 11th grade standard, honors, and Advanced Placement English Language and Composition English; 12th grade standard English; college American Literature I and II.

MY TEACHING STYLE

My teaching style is hands-on and activity driven. I enjoy inventing different, innovative lessons that surprise my students. Students work in collaborative groups often and develop speaking and teamwork skills. Instruction should be rigorous, challenging, and fun.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

National Board Certification 2003 National Board Re-Certification 2012 Masters in English Education Teacher of the Year at Wayne Early Middle College High School 2008 N.C. Teaching Fellows Scholarship County Writing Plan Committee

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I received my B.S. degree in Secondary English Education from East Carolina University in 1995. I received my MAEd degree from East Carolina University in 2012.

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

My husband of 24 years is also a teacher. We have two beautiful daughters who keep us very busy. I am also a speaker/advocate/author for child sexual abuse awareness and prevention.

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PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, Staff, Not Grade Specific

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English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Science, Social Studies, Government, U.S. History, World History, Arts & Music, Visual Arts, Graphic Arts, Other (Art), Music, Drama, ESL-EFL-ELL, Health, Other (ELA), Life Skills, Religion, Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Literature, Professional Development, School Counseling, Character Education, Family Consumer Sciences, Study Skills, Problem Solving, Criminal Justice - Law, Short Stories, Writing, Oral Communication, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Poetry, Black History Month, Tools for Common Core, For All Subjects, Informational Text, Early Intervention, Close Reading, African History