Heroes, Villains, Victims, and Guides
Grade 9th Grade · ELA · 10 min· 9.t.t.1.a: Describe How Narrative Techniques (including Archetypes, Multiple Perspectives, Plot Structure, And Symbolism) Interact, Using Textual Evidence.
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can define the archetypes of hero, villain, victim, and guide, and give examples from literature.
Warm-Up Video
TED-Ed · 4:34
What makes a hero? - Matthew Winkler
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
The hero's journey starts and ends in the hero's ordinary world, but the adventure takes place in a special world.
- 2
Key events in the hero's journey include a call to adventure, trials, and a crisis.
- 3
After facing challenges, the hero returns to their ordinary world with a new life and a resolution to the story.
Practice Questions
3 questions · Multiple choice
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Briefly define the 'hero' archetype as described in the video. Then, give one example of a hero from a book or movie.”
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