Objective: Students will be able to identify similarities and differences in the qualities of classic heroes and will be able to explain these similarities and differences in a compare/contrast essay.
Journal: What similarities did the stories of Theseus and Sigurd have? Differences? Who was the greater hero?
Agenda: 1) Review of Plot: Charting “Thesues” and “Sigurd” on plot pyramids
2) Comparing/Contrasting Theseus and Sigurd as classic heroes: Work in pairs/small groups to find similarities/differences between the stories of Theseus and Sigurd. Focus on each character's family background, heroic deeds, main quest, motivation for helping others, people saved/helped, and test given to prove a hero.
4) Introduction to Compare/Contrast Essay: Collecting information and beginning an outline.
Homework: Vocabulary Practice Worksheet
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