Hero's Journey - Film

Today we began watching a film that follow's the Hero's Journey.  Each class has a different film.  One person in your book group may use that film for your comparative essay (see the rubric I gave you at the beginning of the unit).  Also, The Goonies and Wizard of Oz are also options you may use for the essay.

You are responsible for tracking the protagonist through the steps of the Hero's Journey.  We will finish the film on Monday.

Day 5 of the reading unit will recommence on Tuesday.


Homework:  You only have homework if you are behind for day 4 of the reading unit.  Do not read ahead.  Tuesday we will finish the film for the Hero's Journey progression in preparation for your essays.

Day 4 of 10: Allies, Enemies, and Trials

Today in class we will read, looking specifically for passages that show Allies (including god/goddess), Enemies (antagonist), and trials.

See the video below...

Homework:  On Edmodo, find a passage that shows either an ally, an enemy, or a trial that the protagonist faces.

Step 3 of the Hero's Journey: The Refusal of the Call

Steps 1 and 2 of The Hero's Journey

Hi Class,

Today you read the first tenth of your book.  In it, you were supposed to see how your protagonist has felt unsettled with their ordinary world.

Watch the video below.



Homework:

1)  Watch this video (above)
2)  Join your Edmodo class, and reply to the question posted there.

The Heroic Journey

Today we finished the movie, The Goonies and discussed the Hero's Journey cycle.   See the link below for more information on what the Hero's Journey looks like in the movies Wizard of Oz, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, and Star Wars - A New Hope.

Homework:  Reply to the "Abyss" post on Edmodo, due tonight.  Hero's Journey worksheet due tomorrow.