Crossing the Threshold and Plot Development
Grade 8th Grade · ELA · 45 min· Ccss Ccss.ela-literacy.rl.8.3
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can analyze how a character's "Crossing the Threshold" moment impacts the plot.
Warm-Up Video
Think Story · 10:17
Home Alone and How to Write the Hero's Journey - Joseph Campbell and Dan Harmon Story Structure
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
According to Joseph Campbell, effective stories share characteristics regardless of religion, race, time, or ancestry.
- 2
Dan Harmon condensed Campbell's 17 steps of the hero's journey into 8 steps, fitting it into a story circle.
- 3
In Home Alone, Kevin's 'Crossing the Threshold' moment involves him enjoying his newfound freedom but soon realizing he can't survive on his own.
Practice Questions
7 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Describe Kevin's "Crossing the Threshold" moment in *Home Alone* and explain how this event sets the stage for the rest of the plot.”
Complete Lesson Package
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