
The Mentor's Role in a Hero's Journey
Grade 8th Grade · ELA · 45 min· Ccss Ccss.ela-literacy.rl.8.3
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can explain how a mentor guides the hero in a story.
Warm-Up Video
James Altucher · 11:40
STAN LEE AND THE HERO'S JOURNEY
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
Stan Lee, also known as Stanley Lieber, initially aimed to write the Great American Novel but instead found success in comics.
- 2
The hero's journey begins in the ordinary world, includes a call to action, and involves meeting a mentor who spurs the hero on their adventure.
- 3
In Spider-Man, Uncle Ben's dying words, "With great power comes great responsibility," serve as the key turning point, pushing Peter Parker to embrace his role as a hero and make his mentor proud.
Practice Questions
7 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“According to the video, how did Uncle Ben serve as a mentor to Peter Parker/Spider-Man?”
Teacher Guide
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