Prometheus
The Odyssey
Expectations
Essay Writing
100

What does Prometheus want to give to the humans?

Fire

100

What is Polyphemus's "gift" to Odysseus?

He will eat him last.

100

True or False: You MUST be seated when in homeroom.

True

100

What writing strategy do you use when writing the body paragraph of an essay?

RACES

200

What does "fire" symbolize in the story?

Knowledge

200

What does Odysseus's crew want to do when they first arrive to the cave?

They want to steal and return to the ship.

200

True or False: Gum is ALLOWED in class.

False

200

Think of RACES, what is a sentence stem you can use in the E part, Explain, when writing your essay?

This shows that_______.

300

Why does Zeus not want humans to have fire?

Humans will no longer need the gods, They will destroy each other, humans are happy with ignorance.

300

What does Odysseus do to the cyclops while he is sleeping?

Pokes out his eye, blinding him.

300

What is one expectation to follow when leaving the classroom?

no running, return class materials, organize desk and chairs, clean up trash

300

Using RACES, what is a sentence stem you can use for the C part, Cite, when writing an essay?

The text states, "_______"

According to the text, 

400

How does Prometheus think fire will help the humans?

Make them more civilized. (Out of the caves, cook food, light, protection.)

400

What fake name does Odysseus give to Polyphemus?

He tells him his name is Nobody.

400

What are 2 expectations to follow when walking in the hallway?

Stay in a line, walk quietly, hands to yourself, etc.

400

What is the correct way to cite textual evidence? 

"________" (Title, paragraph number).

500

What was Prometheus's punishment?

He was chained to a mountain where a vulture would eat his liver everyday for eternity.

500

Who is the father of Polyphemus (The Cyclops)?

Poseidon, god of the sea. 

500

What are the 3 "R's" for the Ranger Expectations?

Responsible, Respectful and Make Right Choices

500

What are the 3 parts of the introduction paragraph?

Hook, Background Knowledge, Claim