Lesson 6: The Power of the Hero's Journey
Duration of Days: 4
Lesson Objective
After engaging in a close reading and discussion of “The Power of the Hero’s Journey,” students will be able to write a short explanatory essay that explains how the archetype of the hero’s journey applies to a text or movie they have encountered this year.
How does culture influence your goals?
Application:
CCSS: RI.9-10.1, RI.9-10.4, RI.9-10.10; W.9-10.1.B, W.9-10.4, W.9-10.5, W.9-10.6, W.9-10.9.B, W.9-10.10; SL.9-10.1.A, SL.9-10.1.B, SL.9-10.1.C, SL.9-10.1.D, SL.9-10.3, SL.9-10.6; L.9-10.4.A, L.9-10.6
Complete Vocabulary Chart x
Writer’s Notebook x
Complete Skills Focus x x
Collaborative Conversation x
Review Prompt and Rubric x
Write x
Peer Review and Reflect x
Prewrite with Graphic Organizer
Connect to Extended Writing Project
Beyond the Book
SSYNC Quiz and/or Close Read Written Response