Jacob receives the writing prompt below.
write an informative essay about an event in greek mythology. summarize the plot, and explain how the myth has influenced modern culture.
he decides to write about an event involving odysseus. which are effective research questions to best develop his topic?
where was odysseus born? what are the names of his parents? where did he travel on his journey?
what is the name of odysseus’s biggest battle? what is his most important quality?
what happened in odysseus’s attempt to capture troy? what impact has this had upon modern life?
who was odysseus? why is he important? how has he influenced today’s society?