2) WRITE: Describe what Odysseus does among the Phaecians. Is he proud? humble? Think about the tears of Odysseus upon hearing the songs of Demodocos. What does the poet sing about? Why does Odysseus cover his tears? How does the king respond?

3) WRITE: Consider the response of Odysseus to the challenge at the athletic games. What is the wisdom implicit in his refusal to play? Does Odysseus's subsequent throwing of discus contradict this wisdom?

4) WRITE: Imagine that you have landed on an island. Using at least five of the images below, write about what you experience. Be sure to include characters, actions, setting and theme. Be sure to have a clear beginning, middle and end in your story.
moonlight gold and silver 12 jars of wine hairy men from the hills
hailstorm of bronze-tipped spears (75 tally marks) storm at sea sails turned to rags green and yellow desert island under summer blue sky
3 snowy mountains above deep forests smiling, brown-eyed men and women
high cliffs with streams falling like downward smoke fruit of the lotus sun sinking into the sea moon climbing up among the stars plate of glowing fruit brain full of colorful pictures brain full of sweet music leather belt

5) WRITE: a letter, from Odysseus' point of view, addressed to either Telemachus or Penelope back home.  Be sure to include the following:
• Briefly explain any challenges you have faced
• Explain, specifically, how the gods have helped or harmed you
• Share your thoughts or reaction to the events (be sure to stay true to Odysseus' personality!)
• Anything else you, Odysseus, might wish to tell the recipient

6) WRITE: a description of The Cyclops. Include his looks, personality and actions. WRITE: a description of The Cyclops’s cave.
Writing tips:
Make the paragraph the unit of composition Use the active voice.
Put the statements in positive form. Use definite, specific, concrete language.
Omit needless words. Avoid a succession of loose sentences.
Express coordinate ideas in similar form. Keep related words together.
In summaries, keep to one tense. Place the emphatic words of a sentence at the end.