“Heroes are made by the paths they choose, not the powers they are graced with.” -- Brodi Ashton

Second Quarter Overview: English 9 Honors Unit Plan: Epic Unsung Heroine!Essential Questions: What defines heroism? Who is a hero? How does the journey shape the hero? !I. Literature A. The Odyssey by Homer B. Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes by Edith Hamilton C. The Lost Books of the Odyssey by Zachary Mason D. The Odyssey by Gareth Hinds E. The Penelopiad by Margaret Atwood F. “Ithaka” by C.P. Cavafy G. “Penelope” by Dorothy Parker H. “Penelope’s Says” by Katerina Anghelaki-Rooke I. “Penelope’s Song” by Lorenna McKennitt J. “Hero” by Mariah Carey K. “The Odyssey: A Soldier’s Road Home” by Charlotte Higgins !II. Writing A. Analytical D. Research - Based B. Reflective E. Persuasive C. Creative

III. Language A. Spelling B. Vocabulary C. Grammar !IV. Film O Brother, Where Art Thou?!V. Project Epic Tales -- An Odyssey Comic Book!Disclaimer: While I have attempted to cover all the major aspects in this course overview, the fluid nature of classwork, the individual needs of students, and unforeseen scheduling events may cause the material to be amended slightly. Please use this as a guideline and note that it may change at any time or extend into the next quarter in an effort to best fulfill the course objectives.!

“It is good to have an end to journey toward, but it is the journey that matters in the end.” -- Ursula Le Guin