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Wed., 2 May: brainstorming our stories

Today I will:
  • Apply knowledge of the hero’s journey to The Odyssey and my own life through small and large group discussion
  • Synthesize knowledge of show-not-tell writing with a focus on indirect characterization by writing down two detailed accounts of memories
  • Analyze creative writing with a focus on imagery and diction by annotating a quick-write
Key terms:
hero, journey, cycle, epic, narrative, imagery, diction
Agenda:
Warm-up: “What Makes a Hero?” by Matthew Winkler


As we re-watch the video that launched the unit, consider two big questions:
  1. How does Odysseus fit into the hero’s journey?
  2. Where do you see yourself in the hero’s journey?
    1. Where are you currently?
    2. How many times do you think you’ve made the journey?
~Hum I Odyssey Unit: Childhood Memories S18
  • I will walk you through this step-by-step. After completing the paragraph writing, you will switch papers/docs with a classmate and highlight/circle all vivid imagery and rich diction
Homework:
HONORS: Finish your extra novel. Take notes & be clear on the literary device, motif. You have a timed writing on Friday.

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