August+31,+2016

**Activity 1.7: The Initiation**

 * Resource:**

1. What does //initiation// mean (denotation)? 2. How have you heard it used? 3. What is the connotation (feelings associated with the word)?
 * Bellringer:**

- Analyze an excerpt of an epic poem for archetype and narrative techniques. - Demonstrate understanding of these concepts by drafting and illustrating an event in a hero's Road of Trials.
 * Learning Targets:**


 * Today, we ...**
 * 1) Discussed questions #1-4 on page 28.
 * 2) Discussed the graphic organizer on page 29.
 * 3) Read and analyzed the excerpt from Homer's **//Odyssey//** on pages 30-34

Continue working on your draft of the Departure stage of your original hero's journey story if you did not finish it.
 * Homework:**

This was homework from last night but, since many students did not complete the assignment, it is extended to tonight.

The last chance to earn a grade on this homework check will be in class on Thursday morning. The grade will be cut off there because there will be another writing assignment given for Thursday night.