1. Hero’s Journey in Nonfiction
Can we find examples of the Hero’s Journey in nonfiction?

2. Perseverance Story Describe a time when you used perseverance to
We’re going to read “The Race to the South Pole,” a biographical account of Roald Amundsen – the first man to make it to the South Pole. Amundsen’s slow-but-steady pace, combined with his perseverance, ultimately led him to plant his flag at the pole first.
Describe a time when you used perseverance to
overcome a challenge or to achieve a desired goal.
Proofread for spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors.
Use at least 3 appositives.
At least 1 page long

3. Reading Strategies Set a purpose Notice Text Structure Stop & Process
Determine what you want to know
Decide pace
Notice Text Structure
Stop & Process
Make connections

4. K
What I KNOW W
What I WANT to Know L
What I LEARNED

5. Set a purpose Get an idea of what this is about
Look at title, pictures, etc.
Skim (read 1st sentences of paragraphs)
Fill in K column
Come up with some questions you want to answer
Fill in W column
Decide your pace

6. Notice Text Structure Chronological Why? First, next, then, days, time
Helps you know what’s important
Chronological = I need to know what happened and in what order it happened
Helps you decide how to take notes
Jot down main events
Perhaps make a timeline?

7. Stop & Process Stop Periodically (you decide when) and …. Clarify
Recap
Ask a question
Answer one of your purpose questions
Jot down a note
Share your opinion
Make connections

8. Make Connections Text to Text (another story/article)
Text to Self (your own life)
Text to World (current or past events)
This reminds me of ….
This is just like…
I’ve heard this before in ….

9. After You Read
Recap
Fill in the L column

10. After You Read
How is this work of nonfiction representative of the ideal of the Hero’s Journey?
What is Roald Amundsen’s Ordinary World?
Describe his Call to Adventure
Is there evidence to show that Amundsen was reluctant? That he might Refuse the Call? Explain.
Did Amundsen have a Mentor? Explain.
What is the Threshold Amundsen has to pass through in order to continue on his journey? What makes you think this?
Are you surprised that a work of non-fiction can closely follow the fictional structure of the Hero’s Journey? Why or why not?

11. Personal Writing
What are your dragons? What stage have you reached in your own hero’s journey? Explain your response. (min. 150 words)