Hero's Journey Resolution

8th GradeELA45 min

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Learning Objective

I can explain how the "Resurrection" and "Return with the Elixir" stages resolve the hero's journey.

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

12 min

The HERO'S JOURNEY - Joseph Campbell

RAW Spirituality

Guided Notes

9 min

Key concepts students will learn:

  • According to Joseph Campbell, the hero's journey is a narrative about self-discovery and living a fully realized life.

  • The hero's journey involves moving from the ordinary world to the special world and back again.

  • In the 'Return with the Elixir' stage, the hero brings back a treasure, new understanding, or growth to implement change and help others in their ordinary world.

Practice

14 min

7 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

Explain how the hero demonstrates their transformation in the "Resurrection" stage, and how this transformation allows them to help others in the "Return with the Elixir" stage. Give an example from a story you know.

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