Journey to Troy: Unveiling the Legend of the Trojan War

Set sail on an epic adventure! Explore the legendary Trojan War, a thrilling clash between Greeks and Trojans. Uncover the causes, key events, and lasting legacy of this captivating tale.

Embark on a Legendary Quest:

• Engaging Text: Exciting narrative brings the Trojan War to life, following the heroes and exploring the motivations behind the conflict.
• Primary Source Spotlight: Analyze excerpts from Homer's Iliad, gaining a window into the Trojan perspective.
• Assessment for Mastery: Multiple-choice, matching, fill-in-the-blank, and short answer questions solidify learning and encourage critical thinking.
• Effortless Grading: Save valuable time with a comprehensive answer key included.

Learning Objectives:

• Students will be able to identify the traditional cause of the Trojan War, the abduction of Helen of Troy.
• Students will be able to describe the key events of the Trojan War, including the siege of Troy and the Trojan Horse.
• Students will be able to analyze the role of Achilles and Hector in the Trojan War.
• Students will be able to discuss the ethical implications of the Trojan War.
• Students will be able to evaluate the cultural significance of the Trojan War in Western literature and art.

Common Core Standards Addressed:

• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.4.1 Refer to details and examples in a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.
• SS.4.H.2.1 Describe a story from a particular historical period.

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