Through the Odyssey, Lesson 3:

Time Frame: 3 hours Grade: 9

 

Abstract:

 

Students create a PowerPoint Presentation using all the information and assignments from the previous two lessons. They add a new written assignment in which they compare Odysseus's obstacles with those from their own lives.

 

NCTE Standards:

 

Standard 3. Students apply a wide range of strategies to comprehend, interpret, evaluate, and appreciate texts. They draw on their prior experience, their interactions with other readers and writers, their knowledge of word meaning and of other texts, their word identification strategies, and their understanding of textual features (e.g., sound-letter correspondence, sentence structure, context, graphics).

Standard 4. Students adjust their use of spoken, written, and visual language (e.g., conventions, style, vocabulary) to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences and for different purposes.

Standard 5. Students employ a wide range of strategies as they write and use different writing process elements appropriately to communicate with different audiences for a variety of purposes.

Standard 6. Students apply knowledge of language structure, language conventions (e.g., spelling and punctuation), media techniques, figurative language, and genre to create, critique, and discuss print and non print texts.

Standard 9. Students develop an understanding of and respect for diversity in language use, patterns, and dialects across cultures, ethnic groups, geographic regions, and social roles.

Standard 11. Students participate as knowledgeable, reflective, creative, and critical members of a variety of literacy communities.

Standard 12. Students use spoken, written, and visual language to accomplish their own purposes (e.g., for learning, enjoyment, persuasion, and the exchange of information).

 

Technology Standards

 

1.Basic operations and concepts

Students demonstrate a sound understanding of the nature and operation of technology systems. Students are proficient in the use of technology.

 

2.Social, ethical, and human issues

Students understand the ethical, cultural, and societal issues related to technology.

Students practice responsible use of technology systems, information, and software.

Students develop positive attitudes toward technology uses that support lifelong learning, collaboration, personal pursuits, and productivity.

 

3.Technology productivity tools

Students use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity. Students use productivity tools to collaborate in constructing technology-enhanced models, preparing publications, and producing other creative works.

 

Pre-requisite Skills

 

Students must know how to read and write, type, file saving and following directions is a must.

 

Teacher Information

 

You will need computers with Microsoft PowerPoint and a LCD projector.

 

Assessment

 

The presentations must be well organized, free of spelling errors and when the pupil presents he/she must provide an understanding of all the information the project incorporates.

 

Student Activities

 

Students will create a PowerPoint Presentation by following the given directions

 

Activity 1 Students pair up and go through the following directions that must be given as a handout:

Activity 2 Individually students will add A new slide. Students create a slide entitled "My personal Odyssey" in which they compare obstacles they have encountered or will encounter with those of Odysseus. The composition dies not need to be lengthy but it must present a clear comparison and understanding of the obstacles the pupil writes about. View your slide show.

Pair the students into groups of two that check each other's presentation, making sure that everything flows well.

 

Activity 3 Each student presents his/her slides to the class with a brief narrative about the presentation. In their narrative they must answer the following, but are not limited to it:

Which is your favorite slide? Why?

Which was your least favorite slide? Why?

Which slide did you have most trouble with? Why?

What did the Odyssey teach you about life, and the obstacles we face?

 

Technology Requirements/Integration

 

Students demonstrate a sound understanding of the nature and operation of technology systems. Students are proficient in the use of technology by created an organized multi media presentation that incorporates all the assignments from the previous two lessons. Students learn how to use technology as a presentation tool.