The Hero's Journey and "The Chase"

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Today I will: 

-Discuss the effects of the lotus on Odysseus’ mens’ ability to complete their goal

-Identify how the hero’s journey archetype is represented in the short story “The Chase” by Annie Dilliard

-Identify the elements of a narrative, analyze a prompt, and begin to map out student’s own hero’s journey (as it relates to their  life)

Please Take out: 

-writing utensil

-HW: "The Lotus Eaters"

Today's Agenda:

1. Stamp Homework & begin Bellwork Vocab: adversity

2. Review "The Lotus Eaters" & Watch clip of the Lotus Eaters from Percy Jackson

3. Writing: Childhood memories
4. How can The Hero's Journey be found in the short story "The Chase" by Annie Dillard ?
5. The Hero's Journey Essay Intro

Homework:

Honors: Read your supplemental novel and begin to think of your motif (try to read 1/3 of your novel by next Tuesday.