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Scholars learn about the Hero's Journey as they read Ray Bradbury's "The Drummer Boy of Shiloh." They analyze the story's structure and narrative techniques. Finally, they write summaries of the text's central idea and use their imaginations to create their own original heroes.
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Instructional Ideas
- As a lesson introduction, ask pupils to brainstorm a list of their all-time favorite heroes
- Display students' sketches of their original heroes
Classroom Considerations
- Reading selection has a text complexity rating of very complex
Pros
- Incorporates several learning strategies, including close reading, summarizing, and visualizing
- Provides differentiation options for struggling readers and English learners
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- None