August+26,+2016

August 26, 2016


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//**Bellringer:**//

Today's lesson is called "The Departure."

This is the first stage of the Hero's Journey archetype.

What are the three steps in this stage? 1. 2. 3.

Which step is NOT required for the Hero's Journey and is sometimes missing in heroic stories?

We will take the **STAR Reading** test on Monday in the 8th grade computer lab. This test will be used to assign a baseline ZPD and reading level for our students. We want all students to score on the eighth grade level or above. Students who score lower than eighth grade level will be required to complete extra work in their reading logs to help them acquire the skills needed to read on grade level.
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//**Review Learning Targets**//

- Analyze a story for archetypal structure and narrative techniques. - Draft the opening of an original Hero's Journey narrative. - Demonstrate understanding of visual techniques used for effect by illustrating an event

Read the **"Before Reading"** section on page 20 and answer the following questions.

1. Think about all the hero stories you have heard. What are common events that represent a "call to adventure" for the hero?

2. Why would a hero refuse his or her call to adventure? Why might this be a common event in hero stories?

3. Preview the short story title. What can you predict about the story and how might it follow the archetypal departure stage of the Hero's Journey?

Read "The Drummer Boy of Shiloh" on pages 21-25. Pay special attention to the imagery in the story.

Answer questions # 5 - 6 on page 25.