Hero's Journey Resurrection and Return

8th GradeELA45 min

aligned to Ccss Ccss.ela-literacy.rl.8.3

Learning Objective

I can analyze how a hero's resurrection or return impacts the story's theme.

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

5 min

[4K UHD] Wonder Woman Saves Billy & Restores God’s Realm | Ending | Shazam! Fury of the Gods (2023)

Cutscene Chronicles

Guided Notes

9 min

Key concepts students will learn:

  • The staff was drained of magic, and only the spark of a god could restore its power; luckily, there was one remaining.

  • Billy's sacrifice brought the world back to life, suggesting that gods and humans can learn to live in peace.

  • Wonder Woman tells Billy to use the power of Zeus wisely, and then restores the powers to the rest of the Shazam family.

Practice

14 min

10 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

How does Shazam's resurrection and return to his family impact the story's theme of sacrifice and redemption?

Teacher Guide

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