Mythology Lesson Plan

Penelope's Diary

Kind of Activity:

Creative Writing

Objective:

Students will explore a character's experiences and qualities through a creative writing exercise.

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.W.3 Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details and well-structured event sequences.

Structure:

In this activity, students will consider Penelope's point of view throughout the story of Odysseus and will write a series of diary entries from her perspective.

1. The teacher should discuss with the students how they think Penelope feels at various points in her life: before the Trojan War,...