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The Refusal of the Call Objective: Lesson 10 Objective: Students will be able to examine stages of the hero’s journey in order to explain potential consequences should a hero refuse his/her “call to action.” Journal topic: Analyze the picture… Write a description including the setting, tone, and character.

Homework Put it in your binder. “It ALWAYS Happens to the Hero!”

Before Reading: Journey of A Hero Steps of the hero’s journey 1. Departure Call to adventure Refusal of the call The Beginning of the Adventure 2. Initiation The road of trials The experience with unconditional love 3. Return The refusal of the return Rescue from without The Crossing or Return Threshold Complete pgs. 27 – 28 using the “Hero Steps” in binder Complete pg. 29 using the “Hero Steps” in binder with a partner

Watch this! http://www.schooltube.com/video/cab4d9701c4d4ae2a072/Johnny-Clem-the-HERO-of-the-19th-Century Discussion: What stages of a hero are mentioned in this video and how do you know? Use your notes.

The Consequences of Refusing the Call Title of Text “Call to Adventure” What events occur that give the hero notice that his/her life is going to change” “Refusal of the Call” What is the predicted outcome if this call is never accepted? “A Man” (p. 10) (EXAMPLE) The event that gave the hero notice was when the soldier went to war. The soldier would not have been able to serve his country. “Love Triumphs: 6- year-old Becomes a Hero to Band of Toddlers, Rescuers” (pp. 19-20) “O Captain! My Captain!” (p. 22) Your example here: MUST REVISIT TEXTS

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