3. Level 2: Comprehension
• What makes someone a hero?
– Identify a hero from a book
– Describe why you think they are a hero
– Use specific examples to prove your point
4. Level 3: Themes
• Using either “Back From War, but Not
Really Home” or Soldier’s Heart, compare
and contrast Odysseus with modern
soldiers
7. Level 4: Critical Thinking
• The historical context for both Percy
Jackson and The Odyssey is Greek
mythology
• What myths are referenced in these
works?
• Why is it important to know them in order
to understand the books?