The Hero's Journey

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Today I will: 
-Activate prior knowledge about Greek mythology through powerpoint 
-Take notes on Greek theater, The Odyssey and elements of the Hero’s Journey
-Apply understanding of Hero’s Journey to a modern film or show via a writing assignment

Please Take out: 
-Chromebook
-writing utensil

Today's Agenda:
1. New Seats!
2."The Odyssey" Appointment Clock
3. The Hero’s Journey: 12 Stages
4. Start HW: The Hero's Journey in Film and Literature
    
Homework:

Finish The Hero’s Journey in film and literature worksheet

Need more examples? Here is a Graphic of the Hero’s Journey in 6 popular movies

Let's Get Started!
Let's line up for a new appointment clock!

Show-not-tell Writing

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Today I will: 

-Practice how to write about a topic using imagery to make the story come alive for the reader.

Please Take out: 
-chromebook
-writing utensil
-HW: The Hero's Journey in Film and Literature

Today's Agenda:
-Bellwork: Edit Timed Writing
-Share The Hero's Journey in Film and Literature HW
-show-not tell writing
    
Homework:

None

Let's begin "The Odyssey"

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Today I will: 
-Activate prior knowledge about Greek mythology through powerpoint 
-Take notes on Greek theatre, The Odysseyand elements of the Hero’s Journey
-Apply understanding of Hero’s Journey to a modern film or show via a writing assignment

Please Take out: 
-chromebook
-writing utensil

Today's Agenda:
Bellwork: Edit Timed Writing
1. Odyssey and Hero's Journey Introduction
2. The Hero’s Journey: 12 Stages
3. Start HW: The Hero's Journey in Film and Literature
    
Homework:

Finish The Hero’s Journey in film and literature worksheet

Let's Get Started!
Log in to Google Classroom and open the assignment "The Odyssey Introduction" and take notes directly on the powerpoint.

Narrative Peer Editing

Today I will: 

• Critique peers’ narrative writing samples by utilizing the narrative rubric.

Please Take out: 
-Chromebook
-a writing utensil

Today's Agenda:
1. Peer Edit Narratives Using this Rubric and Worksheet

Homework:

1. Revise your narrative: Final Draft due tomorrow

The Odyssey and The Hero's Journey

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Today I will: 
-Activate prior knowledge about Greek mythology through powerpoint 
-Take notes on Greek theatre, The Odysseyand elements of the Hero’s Journey
-Apply understanding of Hero’s Journey to a modern film or show via a writing assignment

Please Take out: 
-chromebook
-writing utensil

Today's Agenda:
1. Odyssey and Hero's Journey Introduction
2. The Hero’s Journey: 12 Stages
3. Start HW: The Hero's Journey in Film and Literature
    
Homework:

Finish The Hero’s Journey in film and literature worksheet
Last Chance! Turn in your Vlog prep to Google Classroom!

Let's Get Started!
Log in to Google Classroom and open the assignment "The Odyssey Introduction" and take notes directly on the powerpoint.