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9th Homework – Rotation #4
Directions: Complete the assignments in each category. These assignments are due on DAY 5
of the rotation for full credit for day 6 for half credit.
Vocabulary (Choose ONE): 50 pts.
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Using your 10 vocabulary words, create 1 flash card for each of the words. Be sure to the
follow the format below.
Front of flash card:
 The vocabulary word
 A picture of the word (must be
printed out/cut out and pasted on –
no drawings accepted)
Back of flash card:
 Definition
 Sentence (15+ words per sentence
and CC)
NOTE: If you do not have real flash cards, do not choose this option. We will not accept
cut up pieces of paper.
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Using your 10 vocabulary words, complete the chart below. (One total chart with 10
words)
Word
Definition
Synonym
Antonym
Sentence (15+
and CC)
1.
2.
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Using your 10 words + 5 words from your old lists, create a crossword puzzle where
SENTENCES are the clues and your words are the answers. HINT: Use crossword
making websites like www.puzzlemaker.com
Writing (Choose ONE): 50 pts.

An epic poem “is a long poem that tells a story of great adventure, usually relating
somehow to the development of a nation or race of people.” Consider your own personal
development (for example, your struggles, accomplishments, milestones) and write an
epic poem of your life. Minimum length: 250 words.

Think of yourself as the hero in your own life story. What “giants” do you have to
overcome and how do you deal with them? In a five paragraph essay, write about three
of these “giants” and how you managed to overcome them or plan to overcome them.

In The Odyssey, Odysseus’ men look to him for wisdom, guidance, and leadership. In a
five paragraph essay, write about how someone looks up to you for wisdom, guidance,
and/or leadership in three different ways.
This week’s challenge assignment: 30 bonus points – You must complete your required
homework assignments to get credit for this assignment.
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Homer recorded The Odyssey at a time when the Greek people worshipped many gods –
which we now study as Greek mythology. Many of the words we use today were
originally from these stories. Find at least 10 of these words, their definitions, and their
connection to Greek mythology. Present your answers in a chart like the one below:
Word used today
Ex. Arachnid
Definitions
Having to do with spiders
Connection to Greek
mythology
The goddess Athena turned a
talented weaver named
Arachne into a spider after she
lost in a weaving contest to the
goddess.