This short project (2 days in the computer lab, with 50-minute periods) is a fun lead-in to THE ODYSSEY. Students select two of the five primary monsters from the epic poem, conduct basic internet research over the monsters, and create a duel for the monsters. The final product includes a hand-drawn graphic representation of each monster, a list of attributes (appearance, powers, skills, weaknesses, etc.) and a supported conclusion paragraph in which the student must deduce which monster would