Second Grade Teacher

When someone thinks of a superhero, they think of someone that is strong and immortal. Someone that can’t be defeated yet, they go into battle with as much bravery as someone that goes into battle knowing they CAN be defeated. Every superhero has traits that make them great, but they also differ in many things as well. Although Captain America and Beowulf are similar in their weaknesses, strengths, and bravery, they also differ in their motivations, character traits, and heroics, making Captain America the better hero.

Homer’s The Odyssey, is an epic poem of mythology which includes twenty-four books. The ancient writings focused its topics of discussions on the Trojan War, a hero named Odysseus, and the challenges he faced

The ODYSSEY PART: in the PRENTICE HALL Gold Edition Textbook: ASSIGNMENTS and DIRECTIONS on-line and in student’s binders:

The teacher introduced me to her students. Then she stepped back and gave me her classroom’s center stage. “Wow!” “Now that was something.”

The Odyssey is one of the oldest stories ever written and it's amazing how it has stuck around for so many years. It's very cool to see such an old tale be interpreted into

As the Martian Manhunter once said, “The future is worth it. All the pain. All the tears. The future is worth the fight”. This modern day superhero mentality, that fighting the good fight is worth it because it is the right thing to do is seen everywhere today. Movies, comic books, and videos games come out yearly featuring superheroes who fight for justice using their superhuman abilities. They possess characteristics such as bravery, strength, a stong moral compass, and loyalty. Interestingly, these modern day superhero traits can be traced all the way back to the Anglo-Saxons were the first hero ever, Beowulf lived. It is Beowulf who not only exemplifies modern day hero traits, but he more importantly shows the ideals of an Anglo-Saxon hero. Without a doubt, Beowulf demonstrates the traits of an Anglo-Saxon hero.

In elementary school, I was a very good student, but that did not stop my classmates and even my teachers from belittling me. I loved learning: from the mysteries of science to the wonders of the gods of Olympus. At the end of one school year,

The Children’s Homer, written by Padraic Colum, is a very interesting book because there are many adventures that the characters go on, like Odysseus, the main character. During his life, Odysseus had to face many obstacles and he used his amazing intelligence to overcome them. Obstacles he faces at the battle of Troy, on his journey home, and on his island kingdom, Ithaca all represent his intelligence. The Greeks face a problem during the battle of Troy.

If you have been through high school, then you have probably read The Odyssey. A blind man named Homer wrote The Odyssey in Ancient Greek times. The book is about a man named Odysseus who has just finished fighting in the Trojan War and needs to return home. He goes through a series of trials on a quest to return to his wife and be the king of Ithaca once again. This book is still important today because it develops complex reading, teaches about ancient Greece, and teaches virtues and values.

The Odyssey is standard in almost every Freshmen English class across the United States. The Odyssey was wrote in 8th Century BCE by an author named Homer. The Odyssey is an epic poem which tells the adventure of Odysseus’s adventure home. This book is full of action and adventure but can also make the reader feel many other emotions. Homer is a very descriptive writer and throughout the book as people read they can visually see what is happening in their imagination . There are three main reasons why teens should read The Odyssey; it teaches us about the human condition, it is a very exciting read and it has universal themes.

It is important to keep reading, “The Odyssey.” Even though it is 2800, years old, students still need to learn about it. It is important to continue studying “The Odyssey” because is it a moral story, the historical significance is important, and it is essential to study other culture’s mythology.

The Odyssey written by Homer is an epic poem set in Ancient Greece. It’s commonly read by ninth graders in high school. I believe that The Odyssey should be taught to freshmen because of the good morals and values that it instills in people; these are applicable in everyday life. This poem teaches people that it’s important to stay true to yourself and those you love, that overconfidence and arrogance could end up harming yourself and others, and to have bravery and courage, even when it seems difficult. First of all, as said earlier, The Odyssey teaches people to stay true to yourself and those that you love.

This essay will argue why Homer’s Odyssey is better than Iliad for freshman to read as a literature book because it imparts quality that we can never learn from books. Treating others with kindness and respect, and having a compassionate hearts that show empathy and not sympathy for others. In my opinion, the Odyssey, taught me life lessons like making quality friends, friends that matters, and the differences between being empathetic and sympathetic to others. On the other hand, the Iliad focuses more on being self-centered and the continuous mistrust between people. That is why, in my opinion, the Odyssey better connect to OSU’s mottos “Education of Citizenship”, because it teaches us to have empathy which allows students to understand the unfortunate and

Thirty years have passed since I last opened the pages the Iliad and the Odyssey. I had largely forgot about the works, and was not really excited to read them. However, once I began reacquainting myself, I found books that are enjoyable and entertaining to read.

Choosing a favorite teacher is fairly difficult when one puts into account all the types of teachers they have known, all of them are important. Teachers are the second most important people in our lives, right after our parents. Teachers are persuasive and have the power to build a child up from an immature student to become a responsible adult; or they can completely and utterly crush a students hopes and dreams.