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Tuesday, September 30, 2014

Friday, September 26, 2014

September 26th (A) and 29th (B)

Journal #10

•Pick ONE of the myths we read from “around the world” (either Africa, British, or Norse) and complete the Hero’s Journey for the main character in that myth.
•Are ALL of the components there? (If not, write what the step is, but leave it blank.)

•Do you consider the protagonist of the story you chose to be a “true hero”? Why or why not? 

JOURNALS DUE! TURN THEM IN! 

Wednesday, September 24, 2014

September 24th (A) and 25th (B)

Journal #9:
•What resources are available to you in the library?
•Which search engines or programs did you use to find your 3 sources for your Fakebook assignment?
•How can you tell if a source is a “good” one?

•How easy/difficult was it for you to find information on the god or goddess you were assigned? 
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Wednesday, September 17, 2014

September 17th (A) and 19th (B)

Journal #8:
•List all the myths that you remember learning about—either in school or in your own reading. (Examples: Hercules, Achilles, etc.) Include as many details as you can including: characters names, plot elements, which country the myth comes from, AND where you learned it. 

Monday, September 15, 2014

September 15th (A) and 16th (B)

Journal #7- QUIZ on the hero's journey

*If you missed this class you'll need to come before or after school to make up the quiz. 

Thursday, September 11, 2014

September 11th (A) and 12th (B)

Journal #6: 

•What exactly is a “hero”? What are 5 things that a hero must possess?
•Who, in your opinion, is the “ultimate hero” in literature (comic books are included)? Why?


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