On_LevelJanuary 1/21 – 1/24

Tuesday, January 21st

Standard 3: Literature - The student will read, construct meaning, and respond to a wide variety of literary forms.

I.Notetaking:I.What is an EpicII.What are the conventions of an Epic

Begin On-Level PROJECT: The Hero's Journey in Modern Film

Homework: (This was given out Friday, make sure it is done by Wednesday).  The Genre of Mythology Wkst

Journal Time: Practice Quiz on Independent & Dependent Clauses

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Sentence Structure and Grammar Practice ExercisesPractice 1: Identifying Sentence Structure

For each sentence, identify its structure type. Underline independent clauses once.

If there are dependent clauses in the sentences, underline them twice.

1. Friendly dogs usually prance around in an attempt to express their glee, and they also often bark a lot.

2. My dog, who is shy and easily frightened, barks most often when she meets strangers.

3. Scaredy-cat dogs are often the loudest barkers.4. Because scaredy-cat dogs are sometimes fearful, they

can be difficult to train.5. Having a happy, well-behaved dog is one of life's

great pleasures. ANSWERS

Group Epics: Stand in the Corner labeled with the same picture

Epic Definition An epic is a long narrative poem that relates the great deeds of a

larger-than-life hero who embodies the values of a particular society. Sometimes called a heroic poem

Beowulf , Gilgamesh, the Iliad, and the Odyssey are all epics

Epics often…

Concern eternal human problems such as the conflict between GOOD and EVIL

Written or told on a grand scale and often in ceremonial style

Epic Characteristics

• There are 5 main epic characteristics

Epic Characteristic #1 The hero is a great leader who is

identified strongly with a particular people or society.

Epic Characteristic #2 The setting is broad and often

includes supernatural realms, especially the land of the dead.

Epic Characteristic #3 The hero does great deeds in

battle or undertakes an extraordinary journey or quest.

Epic Characteristic #4 Sometimes gods or other

supernatural or fantastic beings take part in the action.

Epic Characteristic #5

The story is told in heightened language

Some other Epic characteristics called…

EPIC CONVENTIONS- Shared characteristics of epics that bards/scops drew upon to recall the stories they were recounting and that writers of epics drew upon to establish the epic quality of their poems.

EPIC CONVENTION #1

There is an INVOCATION or formal plea for aid/help.

This plea is usually to a deity or some other spiritual power.

EPIC CONVENTION #2 The action begins

IN MEDIA RES…literally meaning “in the middle of things”

EPIC CONVENTION #3 The epic begins in media res and then

flashes back to events that took place before the narrator’s current time setting

EPIC CONVENTIONS #4 Epic Similes- elaborately extended

comparisons relating heroic events to simple, everyday events

EPIC CONVENTIONS #5 the epithet- An epithet is

largely decorative, such as if "cloud-gathering Zeus" is used instead of conjuring up a storm. ".

Epic Hero Characteristics

Etymology: The English word "hero" comes from the Greek word heros, which probably had an original meaning of "protector.“

Jung and Campbell Carl Jung and Joseph Campbell

developed the idea of the archetype Archetype: A recurring pattern of

images, situations, or symbols found in the mythology, religion, art, and dreams of cultures around the world

Joseph Campbell

Carl Jung

Hero Defined:

Hero: “The Hero is the protagonist or central character, whose primary purpose is to separate from the ordinary world and sacrifice himself for the service of the Journey at hand - to answer the challenge, complete the quest and restore the Ordinary World’s balance. We experience the Journey through the eyes of the Hero.”

Characteristics of an Epic HeroAn epic hero is introduced in medias res, is:1. Unusual circumstances surround the hero’s

birth2. possesses supernatural talents or gifts, 3. takes a long journey, or quest where he is

tested4. has may have fellow warriors but does

solitary deed5. He interacts with mythical beings and has

human and/or animal helpers and companions.

Continued6. possesses virtues admired by his society, called “arete” (Greek virtue or excellence),

7. proves excellence through a series of well-matched combat scenes (aristeia) with climactic confrontation with main antagonist, often a "god-despiser",

8. Hero reaches a low point called nadir: and emotional low point where he might give up, but this is followed by resurrection.

9. The journey ends with the restoration of the hero to his rightful place (although usually changed from where he began).

The Traditional Epic

The villains that try to keep the hero from his quest are uglier, more evil, and more cunning than anything in ordinary life

The gods or other supernatural beings take an active role in the story

The Epic Hero

The Epic Hero

Great Stature- Larger than Life

Possesses the character traits most valued by society (i.e. determination, courage, wit, wisdom)

The Epic Hero

Pursues his goal in the face of many setbacks Has human traits and failings that make him

seem like a real person

(i.e. too curious, foolish, tricky)

Tragic verse Epic Hero -"A tragic hero is a literary character who makes a judgment error

that inevitably leads to his/her own destruction.” A tragic hero is a hero who undergoes a tragedy, such as Oedipus the King. He has a tragic flaw (pride) which leads to his downfall. He undergoes a reversal of fortune, losing his fame, fortune, and power to become the shame of the town. He recognizes that he is at fault for everything and comes to accept his fate.

"The epic hero participates in a cyclical journey or quest, faces adversaries that try to defeat him in his journey, gathers allies along his journey, and returns home significantly transformed by his journey...Epic heroes are superhuman in that they are smarter, stronger, and braver than average humans.

"Examples: Odysseus, Achilles, Hercules An epic hero goes on a journey or quest, such as Odysseus. This hero

is basically good. He must prove himself many times over the course of his journey and often has supernatural help.

Wednesday, January 22nd Standard 3: Literature - The student will read, construct meaning, and respond to a wide variety of literary forms.

Make you own HeroReview RubricMake sure you have

all parts completeClassTime to work on

ProjectDue tomorrow by the

end of class

Journal Time: Identifying THE GERUND PHRASE

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Thursday, January 23rd Standard 3: Literature - The student will read, construct meaning, and respond to a wide variety of literary forms.

—Complete Project:

Due at the end of the hour

Journal Time: 

THE APPOSITIVE PHRASE 

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Friday, January 24stStandard 3: Literature - The student will read, construct meaning, and respond to a wide variety of literary forms.

Anticipation GuideRead Part One of the

OdysseyHomework Due

Tuesday: Handout/Homework: Look up READ ARTICLE: Characteristics of a Hero’s Journey

Journal Time: 

Notebook Quiz