In this module, you will come to understand that we are connected to cultures and civilizations that are long gone thanks to their tales of heroes and their heroic deeds. Prepare to take on an epic role and write a hero's journey of your own. Through the use of archetypes, narrative techniques, and point of view, you'll plan, draft, and finalize an epic adventure. Here are some of the key concepts you'll work on:
Embedded Files
etymology
narrative writing
narrative techniques
the hero's journey
point of view
universal themes
6.01 - Making Meaning from the Past
6.01 - Making Meaning from the Past
ASSIGNMENT FOR SUBMISSION:
ASSIGNMENT FOR SUBMISSION:
Quiz: Complete the 6.01 Making Meaning from the Past quiz in the Gradebook or Assessments area.
RESOURCES:
RESOURCES:
Take Notes: 6.01 Guided Notes
Additional Resource: Affix Reference Sheet
Additional Resource: Greek and Latin Roots Reference Sheet
Additional Resource: Foreign Words and Phrases Reference Sheet
6.02 - A Journey's Start
6.02 - A Journey's Start
ASSIGNMENT FOR SUBMISSION:
ASSIGNMENT FOR SUBMISSION:
Quiz: Complete the 6.02 A Journey's Start quiz in the Gradebook or Assessments area.
RESOURCES:
RESOURCES:
Take Notes: 6.02 Guided Notes
Additional Resource: Hero's Journey & Hero Traits Reference Sheet
Additional Resource: Narrative Writing rubric
Additional Resource: Point of View Reference Sheet
Although you are not submitting your narrative plan or the exposition of your narrative essay at this time, you should complete both using the expertise you gained in this lesson. You may use the Hero's Journey Archetype Reference Sheet to guide you. You will answer questions about your narrative's epic hero and their hero's journey on the quiz. You may review the Narrative Writing rubric to see how your narrative will be graded.
Although you are not submitting your narrative plan or the exposition of your narrative essay at this time, you should complete both using the expertise you gained in this lesson. You may use the Hero's Journey Archetype Reference Sheet to guide you. You will answer questions about your narrative's epic hero and their hero's journey on the quiz. You may review the Narrative Writing rubric to see how your narrative will be graded.
6.03 - In the Midst of a Journey
6.03 - In the Midst of a Journey
ASSIGNMENT FOR SUBMISSION:
ASSIGNMENT FOR SUBMISSION:
There is no assessment submission for this lesson. However, you should begin to write the rising action and climax of your hero's journey narrative at this time, based on the knowledge you gained in this lesson.
RESOURCES:
RESOURCES:
Take Notes: 6.03 Guided Notes
Additional Resource: Hero's Journey & Hero Traits Reference Sheet
Additional Resource: Temporal Words and Phrases Reference Sheet
While you won't be submitting the rising action and climax of your hero's journey narrative at this time, you should begin to write them based on the knowledge you gained in this lesson. You may review the Narrative Writing rubric to see how your narrative will be graded.
While you won't be submitting the rising action and climax of your hero's journey narrative at this time, you should begin to write them based on the knowledge you gained in this lesson. You may review the Narrative Writing rubric to see how your narrative will be graded.
6.04 - A Journey's End
6.04 - A Journey's End
ASSIGNMENT FOR SUBMISSION:
ASSIGNMENT FOR SUBMISSION:
Written Assessment: Complete the 6.04 Journey's End assessment . You will create your own hero and draft a fully developed narrative of your hero's journey, and answer the reflection questions. You will submit your completed narrative and graphic organizer to 6.04 A Journey's End in the Gradebook or Assessments area.
***REMINDER:
Your narrative must be entirely your own creation. Do not use pre-existing stories or rely on outside sources.
Be creative in developing your hero, their journey, and the challenges they face. Originality and imaginative storytelling are key.
Ensure that all content in your narrative is written in your own words.
RESOURCES:
RESOURCES:
Take Notes: 6.04 Guided Notes
**Plan your essay using the 6.04 Narrative Planner
What to Submit: 6.04 Journey's End assessment
Rubric: 6.04 Journey's End Rubric
Additional Resource: Hero's Journey & Hero Traits Reference Sheet
6.05 Honors - The Antihero
6.05 Honors - The Antihero
This is an honors lesson. If you are not completing the course for honors credit, please skip and proceed to the next lesson.
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:
ASSIGNMENT FOR SUBMISSION:
Written Assessment: Complete the 6.05 Honors The Antihero slide deck. You will create a 5 slide digital presentation that introduces your antihero, provides a potential plot, and explains their antihero trait. Then, you will submit your assignment to the 6.05 Honors The Antihero in the Gradebook or Assessments area.
RESOURCES:
RESOURCES:
Take Notes: 6.05 Honors Guided Notes
What to Submit: View the 6.05 Honors The Antihero slide deck template to create and submit your Antihero Slide Deck
Rubric: 6.05 Honors The Antihero Rubric
Example: View a completed example
6.06 - A Narrative of Epic Proportions Discussion-Based Assessment (DBA)
6.06 - A Narrative of Epic Proportions Discussion-Based Assessment (DBA)
DISCUSSION BASED ASSESSMENT:
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:
RESOURCES:
Study Guide: DBA Study Guide
6.07 - Segment Two Exam
6.07 - Segment Two Exam
ASSIGNMENT FOR SUBMISSION:
ASSIGNMENT FOR SUBMISSION:
Segment 2 Exam: Go to 6.07 Segment Two Exam and complete the exam in one sitting. Carefully read each multiple-choice question. Use complete sentences and well-developed paragraphs to respond to written questions. Submit 6.07 Segment Two Exam.
RESOURCES:
RESOURCES:
Study Guide: 6.07 Segment 2 Exam Study Guide
Additional Resource: Segment 2 Exam Tips
Page updated
Report abuse