Hook, Housekeeping & Homework Tuesday Which one of the following is a lie about……? “Truth is stranger than fiction, but it is because Fiction is obliged to stick to possibilities; Truth isn't.” – Mark Twain

Past, Present, Future Tuesday Pre-assessment Perspectives Small group activities Critical Lens Introduction - Archetypes Patterns in Top Grossing Movies Archetype notes Application of notes to a movie (Micro-theme)

Short Stories Through a Critical Lens Standard 1. Oral Expression and Listening 2. Effective collaborative groups accomplish goals Objective: you will be able to compare/contrast top grossing movies in order to determine common plot patterns and character types. Relevance: By interpreting complex texts, providing evidence, and communicating ideas, we are not only practicing the skills need in any workplace or postsecondary setting, but also we are examining aspects of ourselves and others and how these as well as social and historical events impact the way in which we communicate. By learning to examine situations from different perspectives, we open ourselves to recognizing, understanding, explaining, and judging the ways in which we, as well as others, conduct ourselves, in order to more productively function in an every changing world. Inquiry Questions: What is critical theory? What is a critical lens? What are five types of critical lenses? How were they established? How are they defined? What archetypes exist in this text, and how do they work to create a broader purpose? What strategies are most useful when reading, understanding, making personal connections to, and analyzing texts ?

Literary Perspectives Tool Kit Instruction: Obtain Critical Lenses Literary Perspectives Tool Kit Purpose: to generally define critical lens theory and identify our first critical lens Tasks: As I read, highlight/underline answers to 5 questions at bottom! Understanding the various lenses (perspectives) from which readers, over time, have viewed literature helps us… explain why people might interpret the same text in different ways understand what is important to individual readers see why those readers end up seeing what they see Literary perspective/theory = a lens through which we can examine a text. No single lens gives clearest view, but can discover something intriguing & unexpected

Instruction: Obtain Tuesday Lens #1 = A classic! What is an archetype? In literature, an archetype is a typical character, an action or a situation that seems to represent universal patterns of human nature. An archetype (a.k.a. universal symbol) may be a character, a plot structure, a symbol or even a setting. Many literary critics are of the opinion that archetypes, which have a common and recurring representation in a particular human culture or entire human race, shape the structure and function of a literary work. More on this later…

Activities: Develop I Do - We Do Tuesday Purpose: to discover common plot patterns and character types that your peers see among the top grossing movies. Tasks: One sheet of paper, everyone’s name on it Look through movie list; start brainstorming movies you know Create 3 different categories with (at least) 4 different movie titles under each Outcome: Groups report out about one (the best!) of your categories on the board Category name Movie titles Example:  Underdog Protagonists (characters who, although one wouldn't expect it, rise above struggle) Finding Nemo Home Alone Forest Gump The Lion King Outcome: Ready to examine the purpose and effect of these patterns

Other Examples Boy Gets Girl Future in Space/Futuristic Good vs. Evil Hero/Heroes Made-up Worlds Older Characters Who Help Protagonists

Activities: Develop I Do - We Do Tuesday Purpose: to determine the purpose/reasoning behind common plot patterns and character types among the top grossing movies. Tasks: Look at one of your group’s categories on the board, write a note under the movie list/category that explains what this pattern reveals about us a humans, a society, a culture, Americans, etc. What does this category reveal about people’s hopes, desires, fears, values, history? Example: Underdog Protagonists Because America was founded after small colonies broke away from British rule, we tend to celebrate and admire those who can do the same. Outcome: Groups report out about one of your categories.

Other Examples Boy Gets Girl Appreciate romance and (for the most part) monogamous society Future in Space/Futuristic Concerns for longevity of Earth, our abuse of it Race for space – another way to achieve & colonize (vs. other countries) We like to imagine possibilities of what could happen, good & bad. Good vs. Evil Reflects our beliefs in religious morals & values – right & wrong, do unto others.. Hero/Heroes They are fighting for a cause. As a society we want to be that hero and receive a sense of fulfillment when the good guy wins. We aspire to become heroic, to become better. People hope to fight for what is right. Made-up Worlds We want to escape reality and be entertained with something different than our daily, hum-drum, work-a-day life. Older characters who help protagonists We rely on guidance from people older and/or more experienced so that we can do well in our lives and help the world be a better place in the future.

Hook, Housekeeping & Homework Wednesday/Thursday Which one of the following is a lie about……? “Truth is stranger than fiction, but it is because Fiction is obliged to stick to possibilities; Truth isn't.” – Mark Twain

Past, Present, Future Wednesday/Thursday Patterns in Top Grossing Movies Archetype notes Application of notes to a movie Application of notes to a movie: Written micro-theme

Short Stories Through a Critical Lens Standard 2. Reading For All Purposes Objectives: you will be able to identify common archetypes in literature. You will be able to identify and give examples of how top grossing movies include one or more of these archetypes. Relevance: By interpreting complex texts, providing evidence, and communicating ideas, we are not only practicing the skills need in any workplace or postsecondary setting, but also we are examining aspects of ourselves and others and how these as well as social and historical events impact the way in which we communicate. Examining and practicing writer’s craft allows us to better represent our own thoughts in any workplace or personal situation. Inquiry Question(s) What is critical theory? What is a critical lens? What are five types of critical lenses? How were they established? How are they defined? What archetypes exist in this text, and how do they work to create a broader purpose? What strategies are most useful when reading, understanding, making personal connections to, and analyzing texts ? By learning to examine situations from different perspectives, we open ourselves to recognizing, understanding, explaining, and judging the ways in which we, as well as others, conduct ourselves, in order to more productively function in an every changing world. Inquiry Questions:

Instruction: Obtain Wednesday/Thursday Lens #1 = A classic! What is an archetype? In literature, an archetype is a typical character, an action or a situation that seems to represent universal patterns of human nature. Many literary critics are of the opinion that archetypes, which have a common and recurring representation in a particular human culture or entire human race, shape the structure and function of a literary work.

Instruction: Obtain Wednesday/Thursday See Introduction to archetypes PPT Purpose: to obtain information about common archetypes in literature Tasks: Fill in the missing notes on the graphic organizer Stop periodically and discuss: What movies (that we’ve discussed) include one of the archetypes recently identified in our notes? How does it exist in the movie? Outcome: graphic organizer completed in order to apply ideas movies you know and to SS #1 AND, eventually… Write a micro-theme that identifies, illustrates and explains archetypes in a movie (or children’s story)

Hook, Housekeeping & Homework Friday Which one of the following is a lie about……? “Truth is stranger than fiction, but it is because Fiction is obliged to stick to possibilities; Truth isn't.” – Mark Twain

Past, Present, Future Friday Archetype notes Application of notes to a movie Application of Archetype Notes Writing prompts Model micro-themes Application of archetype notes to a movie: Written micro-theme Turnitin.com

Short Stories Through a Critical Lens Standard 3. Writing & Composition 2. Ideas, evidence, structure, and style create persuasive, academic, and technical texts for particular audiences and specific purposes Objective: you will be able to identify expected structure and components of the micro-theme/short constructed response. Relevance: By interpreting complex texts, providing evidence, and communicating ideas, we are not only practicing the skills need in any workplace or postsecondary setting, but also we are examining aspects of ourselves and others and how these as well as social and historical events impact the way in which we communicate. By learning to examine situations from different perspectives, we open ourselves to recognizing, understanding, explaining, and judging the ways in which we, as well as others, conduct ourselves, in order to more productively function in an every changing world. Inquiry Question(s) What are five types of critical lenses? How are they defined? How do readers utilize critical lenses to create different interpretations of the writer’s craft? What archetypes exist in this text, and how do they work to create a broader purpose?

Instruction: Obtain Friday Purpose: to demonstrate your understanding of common archetypes. Task/Prompt: Write a 5 paragraph micro-theme that does one of the following: Identifies 1 movie and defines, illustrates and explains the purpose/significance of different 3 archetypes in it Identifies 3 movies and defines, illustrates and explains the purpose/significance of an archetype in each Note how the basic model about the movie Shrek basically accomplishes the following: identifies the genre, movie title and general topic/subject of a movie identifies two to three different, specific archetypes* incorporates the definitions of the archetypes into the analysis gives two to three specific examples from the movie (one for each archetype) that shows the archetype explains how each example fits the particular archetype ends with the purpose /significance of the movie and its use of archetypes * e.g. the quest for identity, or the damsel in distress, or the color green

Instruction: Obtain Friday The movie Shrek is an animated movie about a green ogre, Shrek, whose wood-land home becomes a refugee camp of displaced fairy-tale beings; it is a prime example of a journey quest that uses archetypal colors and characters. A quest journey is a common narrative pattern where the hero is looking for something or someone that, when brought back, will restore order or well-being. In order to regain his swamp, Shrek travels along with an annoying donkey in order to bring Princess Fiona to a scheming lord, who wishes himself King. This task will restore his life, his wood-land home, to its previous tranquility. As humans, in an ever-changing world, we seek balance in life, and Shrek’s journey reflects this need. Another archetype found in Shrek is symbolic color. Over time, particular colors have been associated with certain types of characters or emotions or ideas. In this case, the colors help the viewer identify character type. For example, Fiona is often shown wearing green and sometimes blue. The color green typically symbolizes “fertility, renewal and wealth” and blue is “nobility” and/or “tranquility.” These archetypes represent Fiona as a princess but also as a source that can restore order (renewal) to Shrek and the fairy-beings. As viewers, we see her as an innocent and noble character worthy of recue. Through the use of modern computer animation, DreamWorks created a new and endearing twist on an old plot structure. Use of these common archetypes allows even the youngest of viewers to appreciate the need to create and preserve a sense of balance and fairness in the world.

Instruction: Obtain & Apply We Do Friday Purpose: to identify expected structure and components of the micro-theme/short constructed response. Tasks: Identify the following by annotating the text with notes and colors Closed Thesis Overall Purpose PIE = Point (topic sentence that introduces ---) Illustration (example of what & how archetype is depicted in the movie Explanation (why this is important) Conclusion Outcome: Tell me which prompt you are doing and start outlining your own micro-theme on a movie(s)

Activity: We Do Note & Color Code Structure & Components The movie Star Wars presents three different archetypes: the journey to save the community, the underdog, and the battle over good and evil. These archetypes depict our inner human fears, hopes, and values. One archetype in Star Wars is the journey to save the world from external forces that threaten annihilation. Luke Skywalker must save his galaxy from Darth Vader, and throughout his journey, he encounters many side adventures that give him the skills, tools, and confidence he needs to overcome Vader: he rescues the princess, battles enemies, and destroys the Death Star. In the end, he successfully defeats Vader, saves the galaxy, and is rewarded by becoming a Jedi Knight. Luke’s journey not only satisfies our human desire for adventure, but also reveals our fear of threatening forces beyond our control and our need for heroes to inspire us to greatness. Understanding Luke’s journey also helps us clarify our own journey to restrain or overcome disasters in our apocalyptic world.

Essay Continued… Another archetype is the underdog, the unlikely hero who overcomes a force much stronger than he is. Although Luke Skywalker, a young man with few skills and even fewer life experiences, is afraid of Darth Vader, he reluctantly channels his inner strengths and talents. Be doing this, he learns to use the Jedi Force to discover the power of sacrifice, humility, and confidence so that with the help of his friends, he is able to defeat the ex-Jedi Darth Vader. Luke’s transition from underdog to hero shows how an inexperienced boy can defeat a more powerful foe and inspires us to circumvent our own weaknesses, realize our own inner strengths, and model his behavior to sacrifice parts of ourselves for a greater good. Because of our challenges in oppressive environments, we easily identify with someone like ourselves who channels his courage and overcomes the odds for himself and his people. Finally, the archetype of good overcoming evil is another important idea in the movie. Luke and the rebel alliance represent goodness. They are righteous fighters who risk everything for freedom to defeat Darth Vader who foolishly underestimates their determination and resolve to stand up against evil. Luke’s victory satisfies our need for justice, morality, and decency and also reinforces our understanding of the power of faith and courage. The conquest of good over evil gives us reassurance and certainty that our own convictions can prevail over forces that would subdue or corrupt us. These three archetypes illustrate and reinforce our human desire to control our fate/world, protect it from outside dangers, and fight the good fight.

What Prompt Will You Address? I MUST know in order to make you copies of the outline! 1 Movie with 3 Different Archetypes? e.g. Star Wars – Quest to Know Yourself, Initiate/Hero, Colors White & Black 3 Movies with an Archetype? e.g Home Alone, Finding Nemo, The Lion King – Underdog Protagonist Keep in Mind: You may NOT use any of the models that you have seen. If you use a movie that was a model, you must use different archetypes. If you use an archetype, it must be from different movies!

Formative Micro-Theme Prompts and Rubric   4 Elements of Literary Analyses/ Interpretations Analysis is directly & completely tied to prompt. Analysis summarizes the work to the extent needed to clarify main points but does not retell the work. Analysis expertly explains & develops the topic, provides specific supporting examples and quotations from the work itself as well as definitions & clarifications. Purpose of explaining meaning & importance is achieved, deepening the reader’s understanding of the work through a particular critical lens Word choice is consistent: precise, vivid, and/ or powerful. Organization Begins with a micro-theme opening paragraph that identifies work by title, author & genre within a closed thesis statement, & shares a pertinent purpose/importance through a particular critical lens. Body paragraphs follow PIE (point, illustration, explain & elaboration). Topic sentences relate directly to thesis. Supporting sentences expertly follow topic sentences with varied transitions. Conclusion leaves the reader with a sense of cohesion & memorable, final impression. Grammar, Usage, Mechanics, and Spelling, and Format Few or no errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling. Title of the work is correctly capitalized & punctuated throughout. Evidence from the work, including quotations, are incorporated correctly and properly cited. Correctly follows MLA format: word processed, double spaced throughout, correct font & size throughout, properly headed and titled, legible & neat. Meets word count requirements.