Bonus Assignment

Here is the bonus assignment if you would like to complete it. DUE DATE: THURSDAY AND FRIDAY AFTER SPRING BREAK!!!!
Introduction

You have been studying excerpts from Homer's Odyssey. This epic poem tells of Odysseus's adventures as he traveled back to Ithaca on his return from Troy. Odysseus sailed from Troy with a fleet of twelve ships. He encountered monsters and enchanting women who tried to prevent his return. The wanderings of Odysseus and his men led them through many unfamiliar and dangerous encounters. Now it is time for you to take an extensive imaginary voyage of your own. This will be your personal Odyssey.



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The Assignment

You will be writing a journal that details your own fictional odyssey. You will also create a map of your journey. You will choose from three routes of travel and complete the assignment as detailed below.




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Instructions: Step-by-step

Step 1. Imagine that you are taking a five stop odyssey. You may choose from among the following journeys:
Cities of Greece: http://www.carlos.emory.edu/ODYSSEY/GREECE/map.html
Cities along the Nile River: http://www.carlos.emory.edu/ODYSSEY/EGYPT/nilemap.html
Travels in the Near East: http://www.carlos.emory.edu/ODYSSEY/NEAREAST/nemappg.html
Step 2. Write five detailed journal entries which include the following:


The date of your imaginary travels
Exact map location which would include the latitude and longitude
Interesting facts about the location which would include place names
A brief story about the adventure that happened to you at that location (be creative)
Reflection about your time spent there
Step 3. Create a map of your odyssey. Your map must clearly show the route of your journey.