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Heroic Journey Narrative Project
The enduring fabric of world literature is lined with characters that exemplify the patterns for the variety of literary archetypes that fill our collective unconscious. Among the most prominent of these characters, are heroes, both epic heroes and tragic heroes, and the character archetypes that interact with these heroes. After having analyzed literary heroes, such as Gilgamesh and Oedipus, your task now is to develop a cast of characters, including a hero and related characters, to write your own epic or tragic narrative. It is your job to demonstrate how these hero archetypes can be applied to modern hero stories written today.
NOTE: On each Google document that you create, set the sharing settings so that anyone who views the links CAN COMMENT on your work.
Assignments and Project Information
Instructions, Deadlines, and Choices
Multimedia Presentation: Promotional Website
End of Year Checklist (RESUBMIT WEBSITE)
Plot Diagram
Directions: First, log in to your own Google Drive. Then, click the button below to see the Plot Diagram. When looking at this document, click "file" and "Make a copy" to copy this diagram into your own drive so that you can add your own text into each of the boxes.
Annotated Character List
Directions: First, log in to your own Google Drive. Then, click the button below to see the character list chart. When looking at this document, click "file" and "Make a copy" to copy this chart into your own drive so that you can add your own text into each of the boxes.
Narrative Preview
Persuasive Speech
1/8/2014 - Directions: Your first priority today is to complete this persuasive speech assignment. It must be at least 500 words, typed, double spaced, and in Times New Roman font. Please type your work in a Google Doc, and share it with Mrs. Schmidt at Schmidt@goldmail.etsu.edu. If you have questions about the assignment, email Mrs. Schmidt during class time for clarification. Your completed work is due online before midnight.
*Note: This speech will be embedded into your narrative. In your work, I am looking at the structure of your argument and for the elements of argument that we've discussed this week and before winter break. You will NOT present this speech aloud to the class because in the fictional world of your narrative, these words don't belong to you. They belong to your character.
1st Draft of Heroic Journey Narrative
1/23/2015 - Directions: Submit this document in two formats. First, submit it as a Google Doc following the instructions below. Then, submit it as a Word Document following the instructions below. In both formats, your essay needs to meet the following formatting requirements:
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typed using size 12 Times New Roman font
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double spaced
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at least 5 pages in length
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following a narrative plot structure
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Please type your name and the title of your story at the top of the first page
Click on the links below to follow instructions to submit your work.
Summary
4/22/2015 -Your essay needs to meet the following formatting requirements:
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typed using size 12 Times New Roman font
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double spaced
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at least 1/2 page in length
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do not give away the ending - think book covery-style summary
Click on the link below to follow instructions to submit your work.
2nd Draft of Heroic Journey Narrative
4/22/2015 -Your essay needs to meet the following formatting requirements:
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typed using size 12 Times New Roman font
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double spaced
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at least 5 pages in length
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following a narrative plot structure
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Please type your name and the title of your story at the top of the first page
Click on the link below to follow instructions to submit your work.
Multimedia Presentation:
Creating a Promotional Website
Directions: Your task is to create a website to promote your narrative.
Click here for instructions and rubric.
See the following websites for examples:
DUE DATE: FRIDAY, APRIL 24
VOKI Protagonist Intro:
An Extra Credit Opportunity
Directions: IF YOU CHOOSE TO DO THIS ASSIGNMENT, SEE MRS. SCHMIDT FOR AN ACCOUNT LOGIN. DO NOT CREATE YOUR OWN ACCOUNT. Below is a sample Voki that I created in 2013 for a former class that was required to include this aspect of the assignment. For you, it is extra credit. To receive these points, GET AN ACCOUNT LOGIN FROM MRS. SCHMIDT listen to the voki below (who looks like my dog, Bo), and follow his instructions. Then, embed the html code for your Voki character into your website.
Point Value: 15 points
DUE DATE: May 19, 2015
Peer Critiques
Directions: Complete a critique form for each of your 3 assigned authors. (See assignment list below.) Then select 1 author of your choice, and critique his/her work as well. THIS MEANS, YOU WILL COMPLETE A TOTAL OF 4 CRITIQUE FORMS! (However, you may complete 1 extra critique for extra credit points.)
DUE DATE: Thursday, May 14, 2015
End-of-Year Narrative Project Checklist
Directions: Review this document to ensure that you have completed all necessary steps. Then, resubmit your website address.
Read Your Class Anthology
Directions:Click the book cover below to read the book electronically or order a hard copy.
