Vocabulary
Comprehension
Comprehension/Context Clues
Theme
Your teacher
100

What is the vocabulary word that goes with this definition: to enter (a country or region) so as to subjugate or occupy it 

What is "invade"?

100

Who is Odysseus? 

2 correct responses: 

What is "a leader of greek soldiers"?

What is "king of greek soldiers"?

100

If a person showed wrath toward an enemy, which of the following must be true? Base your answer on the meaning of wrath.

A. He showed intense fear.

B. He showed good manners.

C. He showed extreme anger.

D. He showed poor judgment.

What is "C"?

100

Define Theme

What is "the lesson or moral of a story"?
100

What school did your teacher work at as a middle school ELA and Social Studies teacher? 

What is Hanson school.

200

What is the vocabulary word that goes with this definition: using or involving physical force intended to hurt, or damage something? 

What is "violent"?

200

At the beginning of Tales From the Odyssey, what is the first challenge faced by the warriors? 

What is "a powerful storm"?

200

Which of the following situations best illustrates the meaning of invaded?

A. Kings signed a treaty to end their war.

B. A family left home to avoid a hurricane.

C. Students volunteered to help people in need.

D. An army entered a country to take control of it.

What is "D"?

200

List one example from the story that would support the theme of this story being "There are many challenges in life."

Teacher decides
200
What kind of dog does your teacher have? 

What is a mini aussie? 

300

What is the vocabulary word that goes with this definition: cause to feel upset, annoyed, or resentful.

What is "offend"?

300

What effect do lotus flowers have on the missing men? 

What is "the flowers cause the men to forget the past"?

300

What is the most likely meaning of offended in the following sentence? Use context clues to help you.

Miles offended his grandfather by forgetting to thank him for the birthday gift.

A. worried

B. confused

C. delighted

D. displeased

What is "D"?

300

What is a detail from the story that would support that the theme of the story is "Home is important."

Teacher decides. Example include...

Odysseus brings men home even when they have forgotten home and no longer want to go.

300

What is the name of your teacher's spouse? 

What is Chris?

400

What is the vocabulary word that goes with this definition: extreme anger

What is "wrath"?

400

Why does Odysseus sail to the faraway mysterious shore?

What is "curiosity"?

What is "he wants to know who lives there"?

400

        Who lives there? Who stokes those fires? Odysseus wondered silently. Are they friendly or lawless men?

Question: What do Odysseus’ thoughts reveal about his journey?

A. The journey is poorly planned.

B. The journey is full of unknowns.

C. The journey makes Odysseus lonely.

D. The journey will result in new friends.

What is "B"?

400

What is a detail from the story that would support that the theme is "Journeys offer many surprises."

Teacher decides.. examples:

The lotus flower, the storm, the monster...

400
How many children does your teacher have? 

What is 2? 

500
Remember root word for this lesson is -vad-

What is the word that includes the root word -vad- and means to escape or avoid? 

What is "evade"?

500

What do the men find after climbing the cliffs at the mysterious shore?

What is "a cave filled with food and drink"?
500

What is an epic? 

What is "it is a long poem about heroes"?

500

List one of your favorite Disney movies and its theme.

Teacher decides.

500

What sports did your teacher play growing up? 

What is soccer and basketball?