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Objective: Research the journey of a hero and connect it to the stages of the Hero’s Journey.

Instructions:
Make a copy of this Google Slides template and save it to your Google drive. You will work on this presentation throughout the lessons in Unit 6.
Choose ONE hero from the following list:
Katniss Everdeen from The Hunger Games
Bilbo Baggins from The Hobbit
Mulan from Disney’s Mulan
Spiderman from Spiderman: Homecoming
(You may use a different Spiderman movie or comic if you wish. You may NOT use Venom as he is a anti hero)
If you would like to use a different hero, webmail your teacher for permission. You may NOT choose Moana since she is used in the example.

Sources- Understanding the Hero's Journey: (Complete in Unit 6 Lessons 1 & 2)
COMPLETE “The Hero’s Journey” assignment in CommonLit. You will access Common Lit through Clever. Use these instructions if you need help signing in to Clever.
READ the articles linked below. You will use these articles as sources in your research presentation:
“The Hero’s Journey Explained” The Multidisciplinary Creative
“The 12 Steps of the Hero’s Journey” Grammarly
WATCH the videos linked below. You will use these videos as sources in your research presentation:
“What Makes a Hero?” Ted Ed
“The Hero’s Journey: The 12 Step Story Arc” The Right Questions
“12 Steps of the Hero’s Journey in Disney’s Moana”
(This is an example of how to analyze the Hero’s Journey)
“How to Cite ANY Source in MLA Format (In-text Citations)”
RESEARCH by finding examples from your chosen hero's story that match each stage of the Hero’s Journey. You may refer to the original book or movie or use the chapter or movie summary linked below.
The Hunger Games Chapter Summary
The Hobbit Chapter Summary
Disney’s Mulan (animated version) Movie Summary
Spiderman: Homecoming Movie Summary
Presentation:
Complete the slides in the Research Presentation Template. Answer the prompts on each slide. Use examples from your hero’s journey AND the required sources as support. You MUST include source information on Slides 2-13 and all required sources should be used at least once.
All source information must be followed by an in-text citation, even if you are paraphrasing. Use this video to help with in-text citations,
Each slide should include a picture that represents the step in your hero’s journey. (Google Images is a great place to find pictures.)
Remember to use complete sentences, proper grammar and mechanics, and MLA format for your citations and Works Cited.

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Here’s a structured approach you can take to create your presentation on the journey of a hero, particularly focusing on one of the heroes listed: Katniss Everdeen from The Hunger Games. I’ll provide you with an outline for your slides, including the content you should aim to include and examples from Katniss’s story at each stage of the Hero’s Journey.

Slide 1: Title Slide

  • Title: The Hero's Journey of Katniss Everdeen
  • Your Name, Class, Date
  • Image: A relevant image of Katniss Everdeen.

Slide 2: Introduction to the Hero’s Journey

  • Content: Briefly describe what the Hero’s Journey is (an archetypal storytelling structure).
  • Source: "The Hero’s Journey Explained" (The Multidisciplinary Creative).
  • Image: A diagram of the Hero's Journey.

Slide 3: The Ordinary World

  • Prompt: Describe the hero's normal life before the adventure begins.
  • Content: Katniss lives in District 12, struggling for survival in a harsh environment.
  • Source: The Hunger Games Chapter Summary.
  • Image: An image of District 12.

Slide 4: The Call to Adventure

  • Prompt: The point when the hero is invited to leave their ordinary world.
  • Content: Katniss is chosen as a tribute in the Hunger Games, forcing her into a dangerous competition.
  • Source: The Hunger Games Chapter Summary.
  • Image: An image of the reaping.

Slide 5: Refusal of the Call

  • Prompt: The hero’s initial reluctance to engage in the adventure.
  • Content: Katniss initially hesitates to leave Peeta and her family behind.
  • Source: The Hunger Games Chapter Summary.
  • Image: A relevant scene from the book/movie showing her internal conflict.

Slide 6: Meeting with the Mentor

  • Prompt: The hero encounters a mentor who provides guidance.
  • Content: Katniss receives advice and support from Haymitch, her mentor, throughout the Games.
  • Source: "The 12 Steps of the Hero’s Journey" (Grammarly).
  • Image: An image of Haymitch Abernathy.

Slide 7: Crossing the Threshold

  • Prompt: The hero leaves their ordinary world and enters the unknown.
  • Content: Katniss crosses into the arena of the Hunger Games.
  • Source: The Hunger Games Chapter Summary.
  • Image: An image depicting the arena.

Slide 8: Tests, Allies, and Enemies

  • Prompt: The hero faces challenges and meets friends and foes.
  • Content: Katniss makes alliances with Rue and faces threats from other tributes.
  • Source: The Hunger Games Chapter Summary.
  • Image: An image of Katniss and Rue together.

Slide 9: Approach to the Inmost Cave

  • Prompt: The hero faces their greatest challenge yet.
  • Content: The moment when Katniss confronts her feelings for Peeta and the danger of the games.
  • Source: "What Makes a Hero?" (Ted Ed).
  • Image: An image of the moment before the final showdown.

Slide 10: The Ordeal

  • Prompt: The hero faces a major conflict or crisis.
  • Content: Katniss struggles during the final act of the Hunger Games.
  • Source: The Hunger Games Chapter Summary.
  • Image: An image of the climax of the Games.

Slide 11: The Reward

  • Prompt: The hero gains something valuable after facing the ordeal.
  • Content: Katniss and Peeta win the Games and gain new allies.
  • Source: The Hunger Games Chapter Summary.
  • Image: An image of Katniss and Peeta being crowned victors.

Slide 12: The Road Back

  • Prompt: The hero begins the return to their ordinary world.
  • Content: Katniss and Peeta are transported back to District 12, but life is changed.
  • Source: "The Hero’s Journey: The 12 Step Story Arc" (The Right Questions).
  • Image: An image of their return home.

Slide 13: The Resurrection

  • Prompt: The hero faces one last test leading to resurrection or transformation.
  • Content: Katniss defies the Capitol’s expectations, leading to her becoming a symbol of rebellion.
  • Source: The Hunger Games Chapter Summary.
  • Image: A powerful image of Katniss as the Mockingjay.

Slide 14: Conclusion

  • Content: Summarize how Katniss’s journey reflects the stages of the Hero’s Journey. Discuss her growth and transformation throughout her adventure.
  • Image: A collage of Katniss’s journey.

Slide 15: Works Cited

  • Content: List all the sources used in MLA format.
  • Example:
    • Collins, Suzanne. The Hunger Games. Scholastic Press, 2008.
    • "The Hero’s Journey Explained." The Multidisciplinary Creative.
    • "The 12 Steps of the Hero’s Journey." Grammarly.
    • "What Makes a Hero?" Ted Ed.
    • "The Hero’s Journey: The 12 Step Story Arc." The Right Questions.

Make sure to include visuals on each slide that represent the key moments in Katniss’s journey, and ensure your citations are in proper MLA format as specified. Good luck with your presentation!