1. Warm-up: September 7, 2012
“We must be willing to let go of the life we
planned so as to have the life that is waiting for
us.” ― Joseph Campbell
Write one page reflecting on this quote.
What do you think it means?
Can you think of examples when you have had to “let go of the life you planned”?
What might Campell mean by “the life that is waiting for us”?
Homework: Hero Journey project due on Tuesday.
Star Wars/Monomyth Test on Tuesday.
1st draft Hero Journey Essay Thursday.

2. Heroes with a Thousand Faces
EQ: Why is the hero journey important to life?

3. Agenda Warm-up Procedures Quiz Finish Star Wars Making Connections
Stamp draft of monomyth presentation.
Binder check
Procedures Quiz
Grade
Finish Star Wars
Complete Monomyth Chart
Making Connections
What does the hero journey have to do with me?
Sample Hero Journey Essay
Prompt for essay
Begin brainstorming
Exit

4. Presentation Criteria
Appealing and relevant visual aids.
All monomyth terms used properly.
Presentation shows time and care.
Terms are thoroughly explained.
Writing is carefully written in full sentences.
This PPT will be on the class website for reference.

5. Test Star Wars Notes Hero Journey Terms Archetypes Vocab Terms
Imperialism - A policy of extending a country’s power or control over other countries or colonies by military, political or economic means.
Tyranny - Cruel and unjust use of force in ruling over others.
Talisman – the magic weapon
Know the THREE MAJOR STAGES of monomyth.
Study all characters and basic plotline.