Bring ancient Greek literature to life with this dynamic 41-slide Odysseus and the Cyclops PowerPoint from Homer’s The Odyssey! Perfect for middle/high school Social Studies or ELA, this resource is packed with literary insight, cultural context, and student-centered engagement.
What’s Included:
Background on Homer and The Odyssey
Overview of Greek mythology and its historical significance
Clear explanations of key Greek values (xenia, metis, hubris)
Character analysis and thematic breakdowns
Embedded leveled text of the Cyclops episode
Anticipatory questions to spark curiosity
Discussion questions/answers for comprehension and critical thinking
A built-in writing prompt for deeper analysis or response
Clean, visually engaging slides—ready to teach or customize
Perfect For:
Whole-class instruction
Literacy-integrated social studies
Mythology or hero unit
Test prep and discussion practice
Sub plans or enrichment
Teaching The Diary of Anne Frank? Elevate your instruction with the Common Core-aligned 100-page The Diary of Anne Frank Unit Bundle for everything you need to teach this seminal coming-of-age novel/play about a young Jewish girl during the Holocaust.
Bundled product includes the following:
The Diary of Anne Frank PowerPoint
The Diary of Anne Frank Assessment with answer key
The Diary of Anne Frank Gallery Walk
The Diary of Anne Frank Socratic Seminar
Kick off The Diary of Anne Frank with this comprehensive, student-friendly 50-slide PowerPoint that piques students’ interest in the extraordinary life of Anne Frank. Slides include informative facts on Anne’s family, the Secret Annex, and the Holocaust. Presentation can last up to the entire unit as it includes engaging Common Core writing activities and quotations from Anne’s diary featuring her enduring legacy. You and your students will love this!