Identity of a Hero

January 19, 2016

E.Q: Evaluate the stages of a hero's journey.

Analyze how the different stages impact a persons identity. 

Obj: I can evaluate the stages of a hero's journey.

I can analyze how the journey impacts identity. 

Starter: 

Think back to Ms. Sawyer or Ms. Jones' class.

List as many steps of the hero's journey that you can remember. 

Hero's Journey Form

Vocabulary: 

Word: Hero

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: 

1 a :  a mythological or legendary figure often of divine descent endowed with great strength or ability

1. b :  an illustrious warriorc :  a man admired for his achievements and noble qualitiesd :  one who shows great courage
2. 2a :  the principal male character in a literary or dramatic workb :  the central figure in an event, period, or movement

Your Definition: 

Activity: Complete the sentence: 

A hero is ___________________. 

Activities:

1.  Hero Competition

What comes to mind when you think of a hero?

With your table generate words that you associate with heroes.

The table that comes up with the most unique words wins.

You May Include: 

Characteristics

Examples

2.  Hero Definition

Based on the previous activity, how would you define the term hero?

How does this compare to the Merriam-Webster definition?

 

3.  12 Stages of the Hero's Journey

Each table will be assigned 2-3 stages of the hero's journey.

Create a graphic chart to explain these two steps.

Please include:

Name of step

One sentence explanation of what happens.

Analysis of how it impacts identity.

An illustration to support explanation.

You will present this information to the class.

Closure: 

Reflect on the definitions of hero so far.

We have the Merriam-Webster and class definition.

How is your definition of hero the same or different?

Why do you think that is?