Homer teacher pack
Five weeks of lessons on Homer for ages 14 to 18: a plan, a worksheet and the answers for each week, a final essay with a marking guide, and a reading certificate to print. Free to use in class.
Five weeks, week by week
- Week 1Chapters 1 to 5
Helen’s removal brings war to Troy, while Achilles’ anger and divine interference prevent the Greeks from settling the conflict.
Plan · worksheet · answers - Week 2Chapters 6 to 10
Hector threatens the Greek ships as Achilles rejects reconciliation, until Patroclus’ death turns his anger toward revenge.
Plan · worksheet · answers - Week 3Chapters 11 to 16
Achilles’ revenge gives way to mercy before the story shifts from Troy’s destruction to Telemachus’ challenge at home.
Plan · worksheet · answers - Week 4Chapters 17 to 21
Telemachus seeks news while Ulysses recounts dangerous travels and reaches Ithaca, revealing the importance of restraint and hospitality.
Plan · worksheet · answers - Week 5Chapters 22 to 26
Ulysses and Telemachus defeat the suitors, but restored family bonds depend on recognition, loyalty, and proof of identity.
Plan · worksheet · answers
Assessment
Final essay
Three questions to choose from, 800 to 1,200 words, with a marking guide in four bands.
Quiz bank
The 30 questions and 40 flashcards online, for homework or a quick check in class. Open the quiz
Discussion
Questions for small groups, meeting by meeting. The book club kit
Reading certificate
Certificate of reading
Student's name
has read
Homer
by W. Lucas Collins
Teacher and class
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