The Odyssey Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google Formats (PG13 - 1997)
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The Odyssey Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google Formats (PG13 - 1997) challenges students to analyze the concepts and characters in Odysseus' adventure. This is a great way to introduce students to Homer's Greek epic or take a deeper look after studying the written version. Explore Odysseus' relationship with the gods and the lessons he learns along the way about life, family, love and temptation.
Movie Version Notes:
This is the 1997 TV movie version starring Armand Assante. This movie is available in two different formats. The original version aired on TV in two 1.5hr segments and a single 3hr movie version. The Amazon Prime version is also in two, 1.5hr segments. This movie guide has time stamps for the 3hr version. However, if you have a different version there are also worded time stamps (short descriptions) of where to stop the movie for each question.
What Are the Questions Like?
Check the preview file for high resolution sample questions to see if this movie guide is suitable for your students. This resource consists of 19 high-level, short answer reflection and essay questions that will do more than just ask your students to regurgitate information.
This product includes:
- A student movie guide, PDF printer version (6 pages)
- A student movie guide, PDF digital fillable form version (6 pages)
- An answer key (6 pages) IS included with this movie guide, however many answers will vary as students are encouraged to construct their own meaning from the characters' dialogue and behavior.
- A Google Slides Version of the Movie Guide
- A generic movie guide permission slip (1 page)
- CCSS alignment indicating standards met, PDF (1 page - see also preview image)
- CCSS Note: I’ve taken the liberty of aligning certain reading standards with the act of consuming content via the movie instead. Although students aren’t reading they are asked to perform the same cognitive functions on the content that they consumed from the movie.
- CCSS Note: I’ve taken the liberty of aligning certain reading standards with the act of consuming content via the movie instead. Although students aren’t reading they are asked to perform the same cognitive functions on the content that they consumed from the movie.
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Distance Learning Tips:
- Distribute the digital PDF file or the google forms version to each student
- Use the screen sharing tool on your group call software to play the movie
- Pause the movie at each question to give students time to write/discuss
General Tips for Using this Movie Guide:
- Print one, double-sided movie guide for each student
- Preview the next question on the movie guide as you complete each one, this can help students pay attention to important upcoming events.
- Pause at the times designated on the movie guide, encourage students to debate, discuss and talk about their ideas before writing their answers.
- Discourage students from simply copying answers.
- Randomly choose a student to share their answer and defend it if necessary.
- If time allows, feel free to rewind and show important parts of the movie again for additional analysis.
- After completing the short answers, allow 5-10 minutes for each essay question at the end of the film.
- On average, this movie guide will require about 45-60 minutes in addition to the length of the movie.
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