The Odyssey by Homer is an epic poem that has influenced many literary works throughout the ages. It is a complex story that can be difficult for students to summarize. This infographic poster project offers students the opportunity to boil down the most important parts of the Odyssey and display them in clear and compelling way. Students can use the infographic template provided. Alternatively, teachers can add multiple templates for students to choose from. Check out our Infographic Gallery for more inspiration and possible templates to add!
Students can include a short summary of the story as well as the main and supporting characters, themes and motifs. They can also include an important quote of their choice as shown in the example. Teachers can add more or less information to include as all of our activities are completely customizable!
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Objective: Create an infographic to highlight the most important parts of Homer's The Odyssey.
Student Instructions:
Decide what key point or takeaway you want to make with your infographic. This will act as the overarching organizing concept for the information.
Focus on the information or points that best support your argument. Focus on the important information rather than adding too many details to the infographic.
Establish a coherent informational flow. Use a top-to-bottom or left-to-right organization strategy for your content to reflect the language of your audience.
Use icons and symbols to help your audience understand complicated ideas more quickly. Icons and symbols can graphically represent concepts. Keep them in mind as you use the infographic.
Assemble information that is related. Create distinct section boundaries by using visual signals like boxes, lines, or whitespace.
Before publishing your infographic, show it to others to ensure the material is organized and simple to comprehend.
A visual representation of information called an infographic uses text, graphics, charts, and graphs to portray complicated facts, concepts, or ideas in a clear and interesting way. It seeks to make the material more understandable and simpler to remember. This activity can be used to convert complex ideas from The Odyssey into simple ones for students.
The main elements in an infographic are: Title and Heading: The title sums up the key idea, while the headers direct readers to the various sections, Visuals: Pictures, drawings, icons, and graphs give information a visual context and make it easier to understand, Charts and graphs: These graphical data representations can make patterns and comparisons easier to understand, Labels and Captions: Labels on graphs and charts describe the data points, while captions give context to the visuals, Icons: Icons assist convey ideas quickly by symbolizing thoughts or objects, Data: The infographic's thesis is supported with precise and attractive data.
The secret to a professional infographic is consistency. Consistently use the same fonts, colors, and design components. This gives everything a cohesive, polished design that improves readability and brand identity.