In this module, you'll explore the characters, situations, themes, and symbols that make stories recognizable and relatable to readers. For thousands of years, civilizations have used stories to inform, persuade, and explain. In turn, audiences have looked to stories to make sense of things they can't explain. Here are some of the key concepts you'll work on:
characteristics of epic poetry
characteristics of epic heroes
archetypes in literature
reading and analyzing dramatic works
adaptations of texts
layers of meaning
5.01 - A Story of Epic Proportions
ASSIGNMENT FOR SUBMISSION:
Quiz: Complete the 5.01 A Story of Epic Proportions quiz in the Gradebook or Assessments area.
RESOURCES:
Take Notes: 5.01 Guided Notes
Additional Resource: Module 5 Short Story Options Text Options (**Note: If the link to your short story does not work, please locate your selected story online.)
Additional Recordings: Module 5 Short Story Audio Recordings
5.02 - The Hero's Journey
ASSIGNMENT FOR SUBMISSION:
Written Assessment: Complete the 5.02 The Hero's Journey assessment. Read your selected short story. Locate four stages of the hero's journey that are present in the text and analyze the hero's journey archetype. You will submit your completed graphic organizer to 5.02 The Hero's Journey in the Gradebook or Assessments area.
RESOURCES:
Take Notes: 5.02 Guided Notes
What to Submit: 5.02 The Hero's Journey assessment
Rubric: 5.02 The Hero's Journey Rubric
Additional Resource: 12 Stages of the Hero's Journey Reference Sheet
Short Story Options: (**Note: If the link to your short story does not work, please locate your selected story online.)
5.03 - Romeo, O Romeo
ASSIGNMENT FOR SUBMISSION:
Quiz: Complete the 5.03 Romeo, O Romeo quiz in the Gradebook or Assessments area.
RESOURCES:
Take Notes: 5.03 Guided Notes
Additional Resource: Archetype Reference Sheet
5.04 - Tackling a Tragedy
ASSIGNMENT FOR SUBMISSION:
Quiz: Complete the 5.04 Tackling a Tragedy quiz in the Gradebook or Assessments area.
RESOURCES:
Take Notes: 5.04 Guided Notes
5.05 - Adapting the Greats
ASSIGNMENT FOR SUBMISSION:
Written Assessment: Complete the 5.05 Adapting the Greats assessment. Create an adaptation (short story, poem, or a digital/hand-created piece of artwork) of the short story you read and answer the reflection questions. You will submit your finalized work to 5.05 Adapting the Greats in the Gradebook or Assessments area.
RESOURCES:
Take Notes: 5.05 Guided Notes
What to Submit: 5.05 Adapting the Greats assessment
Short Story Options: (**Note: If the link to your short story does not work, please locate your selected story online.)
Rubric: 5.05 Adapting the Greats Rubric
Additional Resource: View the Completed Examples to help you decide which option you will choose for your adaptation
Additional Resource: Thinking about creating a digital piece of art? Take a look at a Completed Example!
5.06 - Conquering Conventions
ASSIGNMENT FOR SUBMISSION:
Quiz: Complete the 5.06 Conquering Conventions quiz in the Gradebook or Assessments area.
RESOURCES:
Take Notes: 5.06 Guided Notes
5.07 - That's Epic Discussion-Based Assessment (DBA)
DISCUSSION BASED ASSESSMENT:
DBA: Review your understanding of the concepts you learned in this module. Look over your submitted quizzes and assessments and take note of your successes and challenges. Then, contact your teacher to schedule and complete the DBA. Please have your notes with you for the discussion.
RESOURCES:
Study Guide: DBA Study Guide
5.08 Honors - A Purposeful Prologue
This is an honors lesson. If you are not completing the course for honors credit, please skip and proceed to the next lesson.
ASSIGNMENT FOR SUBMISSION:
Written Assessment: Complete the 5.08 Honors A Purposeful Prologue assessment . You will write a prologue for your chosen short story. Then, you will submit your assignment to the 5.08 Honors A Purposeful Prologue in the Gradebook or Assessments area.
RESOURCES:
Take Notes: 5.08 Honors Guided Notes
What to Submit: 5.08 Honors A Purposeful Prologue assessment
Short Story Options: (**Note: If the link to your short story does not work, please locate your selected story online.)
