HEROES, VILLAINS, AND MONSTERS

Chapter 1: The Heros Journey

THOUSANDS OF HEROES. ONE JOURNEY.

1. THE CALL TO ADVENTURE

Hero is young and inexperienced.

Lives in a mundane, boring place; somewhere s/he does not want to be.
But adventure calls! Come, venture into the unknown!

2. CROSSING THE THRESHOLD

Accepts mission.

Hero ventures into unknown territory.

Begins transformation Meets a helper or mentor.

3. CHALLENGES & TEMPTATIONS

Hero completes tasks, overcomes challenges, has adventures and is tempted.

4. DESCENT INTO THE ABYSS

The hero has to venture into the deepest, darkest place.

Sometimes s/he dies.

The hero has an important revelation here.

5. REBIRTH & TRANSFORMATION

The hero emerges victorious from the underworld.

Hero sometimes has new look, new body, new clothes, new something.

6. THE RETURN HOME

Hero goes back to the regular world.

Hero is different now, though.

Makes things right at home.

NOW ITS YOUR TURN!

Choose a hero from a book or movie.

Trace that heros story through all the steps of the heros journey.

Example:

1. Call to Adventure: Marlin lives in a secure anemone on a pleasant reef, but when his son Nemo is kidnapped, Marlin must embark upon a quest to rescue his son.

BELLWORK: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12

Make a list of the attributes of a hero. Now, write a definition hero, incorporating the most important attributes that you listed.

GROUPWORK:
Write all the different attributes on post-it notes.

Then, sort the words into categories and name each category.

GROUPWORK, CONTINUED

As a group, write a definition of hero that incorporates the most important attributes.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 BELLWORK

Write a paragraph about someone who fits your definition of a hero. How does this person qualify as a hero?

(make sure your paragraph has a topic sentence, details, explanations, & examples, and a concluding sentence)

BASIC BEOWULF FACTS:

Beowulf is the oldest known English written story.

Its about a hero from what is now Sweden

who saves the day in what is now Denmark.

How do you think the story ended up in England?

ABOUT THE LANGUAGE:

Beowulf was told and written in Old English. We estimate that the written story is from about the year 700, but the actual story may be much older.

HERE IS WHAT OLD ENGLISH LOOKS LIKE:

HOW OLD ENGLISH COMPARES TO MODERN ENGLISH:

LETS TAKE A LISTEN:

PROLOGUE READING PROMPT

The prologue tells us a bit of Beowulfs backstory it tells the story of an old king of the Danes, and how he lived and died. As you read, look for answers to these two questions: According to this story, what makes a king a good king? What is important to the Danes?

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 BELLWORK

What is a monster?

What is the difference between a monster and a villain? Write in complete sentences. If you are finished answering these questions, give examples of monsters and villains, and explain why they fit your definition.

Term/Allusion

Know it well

Sounds familiar

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Definition

Fiend Moors Spawned Cain & Abel Lair Lament Forged

evil animal or person; demon grasslands born brothers in the Bible; Cain killed Abel, 1st murder EVER hideout, den, batcave to view something with sadness or despair; sad sad sad sad song made in a furnace

Term/Allusion

Know it well

Sounds familiar

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Definition

Fiend Moors Spawned Cain & Abel Lair Lament Forged

evil spirit or demon marshy grasslands born we do not use this word for humans or cute things brothers from the Bible; first murder hideout, cave, den, your basement, batcave to feel really sad; regret; a sad sad sad sad song created in fire

Term/Allusion

Know it well

Sounds familiar

No clue

Definition

Fiend Moors Spawned Cain & Abel Lair Lament Forged

demon/ evil spirit marshy grassland born (do not use for humans) brothers from the Bible; 1st murder den, cave, hideout, batcave, my basement to be really, really sad. To regret. Sad sad sad sad song. created in fire/furnace

Term/Allusion

Know it well

Sounds familiar

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Definition

Fiend Moors Spawned Cain & Abel Lair Lament Forged

an evil spirit; demon marshy grassland born (not for humans) brother from the Bible; Cain kills Abel; 1st murder hideout, cave, a place to regroup, my basement, batcave to be really sad; to regret; a sad sad sad sad sad song made in a furnace

Term/Allusion

Know it well

Sounds familiar

No clue

Definition

Fiend Moors Spawned Cain & Abel Lair Lament Forged

demon, evil spirit marshy grasslands born (not for humans) 2 brothers from Genesis; 1st murder hideout, cave, den, basement, batcave express sadness, regret, sad sad sad sad song made in a furnace

WHO IS GRENDEL?
As you read, keep a record of words and phrases that the author uses to describe Grendel.
Who he is What he looks like His deeds His motives

EXIT TICKET:

2 words that best describe Grendel (may be from the passage, or your own words)

2 words that describe the Danes

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 BELLWORK (WORTH TRIPLE POINTS)

Today you are going to re-write the scene Grendel Attacks the Danes from Grendels point-of-view. Things to consider: What kind of monster do you imagine Grendel to be? The kind with a conscience? The kind with a plan? Or the kind who acts on instinct? Is he evil? Is he misunderstood? How do you think Grendel sees himself? Does he believe he is a monster?

Why might Grendel want to kill the Danes? Is he hungry? Is he angry?

Does he have some other motive that the original author didnt know about?

You have 15 minutes to write. This prompt is worth 9 points, instead of the usual 3.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 BELLWORK:

After reading Grendel 6-8, analyze Grendels description of himself. List 3-5 words/phrases that he uses to describe himself. Write one or two complete, meaningful sentences that show how Grendel views himself, and incorporate textual evidence. Example: Grendel believes that he is______________________. We know this because he says ________________________________. OR When Grendel calls himself a _____________________________, we see that he____________________________________.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23
Welcome to a practice test for the EOC!!

You all are no luckier than any other Junior everyone has to take it.
Lets get ready: Sharpen 1 or 2 pencils Put all your stuff-- phones, books, toys, play-doh, whatever in your backpack, and put your backpack along the side of the classroom. Get ready to earn some gradebook points!!