Students can use the planner to structure their myth.
Comma Practice
We will review the Stages of the Hero's Journey.
As a class we will go through the planning document. Students will have the opportunity to begin brainstorming their hero and their myth.
Myths teach a lesson or explain the natural world: Winter came when Persephone was forced to spend part of the year underground. The striking of Thor's hammer caused thunder.
Myths have many gods and goddesses: Many myths had a huge cast of characters that had specific jobs. Zeus controlled the heavens, Poseidon controlled the seas and Hades ruled the underworld.
The gods and goddesses are super-human: Jason won the golden fleece by performing impossible tasks. Atlas held up the world.
The gods and goddesses have human emotions: Pandora was curious. Loki and Eros were mischievous. Hera was jealous.
Myths contain magic: The sons of the North Wind and Pegasus could fly. Circe transformed men into pigs. Athena was born from Zeus' head.
Gods and goddesses often appear in disguises: Hera appeared to Jason as an old woman.
Good is rewarded and Evil is punished: Baucis and Philemon were rewarded for their generosity to Zeus, but Prometheus was punished for stealing fire from the gods.
Includes almost all of the stages of The Hero’s Journey
Includes three common myth characteristics (see above)
Must have a clear beginning, middle, and end.
Must be around two pages.
Must be revised and edited before submission.
Students will begin completing their myth planning document. Students should take the time to make sure it is well-detailed to ensure that they have a strong foundation before they begin writing their myths.
You are welcome to explore a myth from anywhere else in the world. This will require more research, but would be a great challenge. Here is an example of a West African tale.
Greek Gods and Goddesses and Monsters, Greek Gods and Goddesses (second link is more detailed)
Map of Ancient Greece (Good for location ideas)