Writing
Restate the question.
Subject + Controlling idea
Where does the hero's journey start and end?
The hero's ordinary world
What does King Midas wish for in the story "King Midas"?
King Midas wishes for everything he touches to turn to gold.
What is a myth?
A story that:
1.explains something about nature/the world
2. involves gods, magic, or supernatural
3. no historical/factual basis
Share two topics that can be found in the story "Why Koala Has no Tail".
Answers may vary.
Greed, friendship, punishment
How do I give strong evidence in a P.E.E.C answer?
A strong quote that supports the point and a citation (page number)
Explain this step of the hero's journey:
Step 3 - Resistance and Doubt
The hero tries to say no to the challenge and finds it difficult to leave their home because it is their safe place.
They do not believe they have the strength to complete the task or challenge.
Choose a character and describe their traits: Koala, King Midas, Theseus
Answers may vary
What is a legend?
A story that:
1. is based on real events or people
2. may be exaggerated
3. connected to some part of history
What is a theme?
A message, lesson, or idea that the author wants you to understand.
Explain how and why my quote supports the point and answers the question.
Tell the reader what they are supposed to know after reading the quote.
What is the last step of the hero's journey? What happens in this step?
The Return. The hero goes back to their ordinary world
How does Koala lose his tail in " Why Koala Has No Tail"?
Koala rushes to the water hole and his tail gets cut off by a rock
How are myths and legends passed down over time?
What do myths and legends do?
Both myths and legends are
1.passed down over through storytelling
2. teach a lesson or value
What is a possible theme for the story "King Midas"?
Answers may vary.
How do I give a strong conclusion in a P.E.E.C answer?
Restate my point in a new way with a connection to my evidence.
What is the name for the place the hero must go to, leaving their ordinary world?
The special world
Why does King Midas get cursed with donkey ears in “King Midas”?
He picks a satyr as the winner of a music contest
Explain what the following allusion means:
A trojan horse
Something that doesn't seem harmless but is actually a trick.
Give an example from one of the texts we have read that supports the topic of "leadership".
Examples may vary.
What parts make a strong introduction to an essay?
A hook, background information, purpose (reason) for writing the essay
Who are the people who help the hero AND teach them something?
Allies and Mentors
What does Ariadne give Theseus to help him in the labyrinth?
A magic ball of thread
Explain one allusion and use it in a sentence as an example.
Answers may vary.
What parts make a thematic statement?
In (title of story) , written by (author) ,
the character learns / the story explores / the audience discovers / the author shows that (thematic topic)
is (message/lesson/idea).