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The Hero’s Journey, Part 1: What is a Hero? Lesson PlanThe Hero’s Journey, Part 1: What is a Hero? Lesson Plan
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EngageNY
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6th
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English Language Arts
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Duration
1 hr
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2014
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The Hero’s Journey, Part 1: What is a Hero?

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  • Grade 6 ELA Full Module 1 (.pdf)
  • Grade 6 ELA Module 1 Updates: June 2015 (.pdf)
  • Grade 6 ELA Full Module 1, Unit 1 (.pdf)
  • Grade 6 ELA Module 1: Unit 1, Lesson 8 (.html)
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That was heroic!  Scholars quickly look over What is a Hero to determine and discuss the structure of the text. They then read the introduction and Act 1 closely to find the gist and annotate the text. They circle unfamiliar words and discuss the text with a partner. 

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

textual evidence, evidence, close reading

Additional Tags

english language arts

Instructional Ideas

  • Discuss the meaning of hero

Classroom Considerations

  • Lesson 8 of 13 in  Grade 6 ELA Module 1, Unit 1
  • Must complete lessons in order

Pros

  • Exposes readers to text divided into acts
  • Includes a lesson outline divided into times for each activity 

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RI.6.1 RI.6.2 RI.6.4

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