1. Introduction Day 1

2.   Review Terms  Journal and Discussion  Examine TV Examples  Small Groups  Compile Examples from Small Groups to Make a Big Group List  Share Mr. Ambrose’s Example  Next Task: 30 line description of your character archetype Agenda

3.   Archetype: An original model or type after which other similar things are patterned; a prototype  Stereotype: a widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing.  Pilgrimage: a journey, especially a long one, made to some sacred place as an act of religious devotion: a pilgrimage to Lourdes. Review Terms

4.   Journal: Where would you like to take a pilgrimage? Why is this place important to you?  Remember that “pilgrimage” does not just mean “nice vacation” – there should be something significant to this. Do Now

5.   Let’s look at some examples from popular TV shows and from film.  How are archetypes/stereotypes used in these examples?  Breakfast Club trailer Breakfast Club trailer  Mean Girls trailer Mean Girls trailer Examples

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11.  The Enthusiast

12.  The Curmudgeon

13.  The Gay Best Friend The Snarky Goth Girl

14.   In small groups, brainstorm and write down…  Examples of teenage stereotypes/archetypes/roles/jobs  Examples of adult stereotypes/archetypes/roles/jobs  We’ll then share and discuss some of your examples with the group. Your Own Examples

15.   Mr. Ambrose’s sample description: Basic Girl Our Next Task

16.   Write a 30 line verse description of your character.  Look at Mr. Ambrose’s model for inspiration.  Remember you can affirm or refute the stereotype of your character. Our Next Task