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Pick up Textbooks and handout Entry Task: In the past two class sessions we have talked about Heroes. Expanding on your definition of hero; what is an EPIC HERO? (write down your thoughts on a piece of notebook paper) Place Glass Castle journals on corner of desk to be checked.

Learning Targets for today Students will be exposed to other cultures and time periods, quality literature and effective/varied writing styles Students will begin to understand key facts that influenced and developed literature Students will write effectively in expository mode to examine/analysis a complex idea

The Glass Castle On a piece of notebook paper answer the following questions. 1. When driving through the desert, what do Rex and Rose Mary fight about? 2. What promise does Jeanette make to Maureen when Maureen is born? 3. In Battle Mountain, where do the kids sleep? How do they feel about it? 4. What does Jeanette collect in Battle Mountain? 5. Describe what life is like in Battle Mountain when Rex is working. Explain how Rex changes after he loses his job. (2 pts). BONUS: When Jeanette complains that she is hungry, what unspoken family rule is she breaking?

The Glass Castle 1. When driving through the desert, what do Rex and Rose Mary fight about? How long Rose Mary is pregnant. 2. What promise does Jeanette make to Maureen when Maureen is born? To always take care of her. 3. In Battle Mountain, where do the kids sleep? How do the kids feel about it? Cardboard boxes. They love it! 4. What does Jeanette collect in Battle Mountain? Rocks, Geodes and turquoise 5. Describe what life is like in Battle Mountain when Rex is working. Explain how Rex changes after he loses his job. (2 pts). 1. They have some money and food most days. They spend time as a family at home, reading, etc. They go out as a family on Sunday nights. 2. Rex is gone all the time. He drinks more. He steals food. BONUS: When Jeanette complains that she is hungry, what unspoken family rule is she breaking? They were supposed to pretend that their life was always a long, incredibly fun adventure.

Epic Hero Characteristics of an Epic Hero Honor Bravery Generosity Loyality Goes on a Journey/Quest Superhuman strength As a leader identified with people/society

Beowulf background/Heroes Journey Power Points Beowulf U:\senior 1st trimester\BEOWULF background info.ppt U:\senior 1st trimester\BEOWULF background info.ppt Heroes Journey U:\senior 1st trimester\Hero Journey.ppt

Literature Textbook pages 38 – 54. Handout.

Exit task Reflect on the learning targets for today. Do you feel you met the targets? Students will be exposed to other cultures and time periods, quality literature and effective/varied writing styles Students will begin to understand key facts that influenced and developed literature Students will write effectively in expository mode to examine/analysis a complex idea 1. What is one thing that you completed or learned today that you found interesting? 2. What is one thing that you feel you can improve in future classes?