MONOMYTH: The Return

Grade and Subject:

9-10, English Language Arts: Reading, Writing, and Understanding Literature

Common Core State Standards (CCSS):

1. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.9-10.3 Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences.

2. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.9-10.3e Provide a conclusion that follows from and reflects on what is experienced, observed, or resolved over the course of the narrative.

3. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.

Essential Questions:

1. What happens when the hero returns? 

2. How do the elements of Monomyth transcend fiction?

3. How can monomyth inform life?

Measurable Objectives of Lesson (SWBAT: Students Will Be Able to):

1. Students will prepare a short presentation of their poster and story that demonstrates working knowledge of each aspect of the Hero's Journey and the archetypes.

2. Students will engage their audience during their presentations by referring to notes only when absolutely necessary and making eye contact.

3. Students will use a voice volume appropriate to the setting so that everyone may hear.

4. Students will present projects that are neatly organized and understandable, and their presentations will reflect as much.

Evidence of Differentiated Instruction:

Students may choose how to present their work according to their learning style.

Grouping strategies:

1. Whole Group 

2. Individual

Modalities:

1. Visual

2. Auditory

3. Kinesthetic

Materials:

None

Key Vocabulary:

1. Return

2. Elixir

3. Adventure

Hook/Anticipatory Set: 

(5 minutes) Joseph Campbell video—"Follow your Bliss.” Use as springboard to discussion and analysis of monomyth in real life. 

Teacher Instruction:

(15 minutes) Group discussion about the real applications of monomyth. 

Student Practice:

(as time allows) Poster diagram and story presentation. 

Assessment/Student Feedback: 

Summative assessment based on quality of presentation, story, and poster diagram.

Closure:

Portfolios are turned in.