9th Grade Lit

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Research Project- The Hero’s Journey
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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.
Use the following schedule to stay on track as you work through Unit 6:
Lesson 3- Complete slides 1, 2, & 3
Lesson 4- Complete slides 4 & 5
Lesson 5- Complete slides 6 & 7
Lesson 6- Complete slides 8 & 9
Lesson 7- Complete slides 10 & 11
Lesson 8- Complete slides 12 & 13
Lesson 9- Complete slide 14 (Works Cited- Use this info to help create your MLA citations.)

Revise, Edit & Submit:
In Unit 6 Lesson 9, you will revise & edit your presentation.
Use this checklist to review your presentation BEFORE you submit it. You may also review the grading rubric to make sure you have met the assignment requirements.
In Unit 6 Lesson 10, you will submit the link to your presentation. The share settings in your link must be set to “Anyone with the link can EDIT” or “Anyone at Georgia Connections Academy can EDIT.”

Extra Credit:
Create a visual timeline or chart showing the stages of the hero’s journey as they apply to your chosen hero. Canva has free templates to create timelines or you may create your own. (If you use Canva, make sure you submit the public view link so your teacher can see your project.)
Add visual elements to enhance your slide deck (color and/or theme changes, etc.) If you choose to use a different Google Slides theme or template for your presentation, you must include ALL of the information from the original template.

Note: Your presentation MUST be in Google Slides format. Only the timeline may be submitted in a different format.

Answer 1

The Hero's Journey Research Project

Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you with your presentation on the Hero's Journey based on the hero you choose. I'll use Katniss Everdeen from "The Hunger Games" as an example to outline how to complete the slides.

Slide 1: Title Slide

• Title: The Hero’s Journey of Katniss Everdeen
• Your name
• Class and date

Slide 2: Introduction to the Hero

• Briefly introduce Katniss Everdeen.
• Example: "Katniss Everdeen, the protagonist of Suzanne Collins' "The Hunger Games," is a courageous young woman from District 12 who volunteers to take her sister's place in a deadly competition."
• Source: The Hunger Games Chapter Summary
• Image of Katniss

Slide 3: The Ordinary World

• Describe Katniss’s normal life before the call to adventure.
• Example: "Before her journey begins, Katniss lives a harsh life in District 12, hunting to provide for her family."
• Source: "The Hero’s Journey Explained"
• Image representing District 12.

Slide 4: The Call to Adventure

• Explain the moment Katniss is called to action.
• Example: "The call to adventure occurs when Katniss volunteers to take her sister Prim's place in the Hunger Games."
• Source: The Hunger Games Chapter Summary
• Image of the reaping scene.

Slide 5: Refusal of the Call

• Discuss any hesitations or fears Katniss might have.
• Example: "Initially, Katniss feels a deep fear and reluctance about participating in the brutal games."
• Source: "The 12 Steps of the Hero’s Journey"
• Image of Katniss looking conflicted.

Slide 6: Meeting the Mentor

• Identify the mentor in Katniss's story.
• Example: "Haymitch Abernathy serves as her mentor, providing guidance and survival strategies."
• Source: "What Makes a Hero?" Ted Ed
• Image of Haymitch.

Slide 7: Crossing the First Threshold

• Describe when Katniss commits to her journey.
• Example: "Katniss crosses the first threshold when she enters the arena, leaving behind her old life."
• Source: "The Hero’s Journey: The 12 Step Story Arc"
• Image of the arena.

Slide 8: Tests, Allies, Enemies

• List key tests and characters who support or oppose her.
• Example: "During the games, Katniss faces numerous challenges and meets allies like Peeta Mellark, while also encountering enemies like the Career Tributes."
• Source: The Hunger Games Chapter Summary
• Image of Katniss and Peeta.

Slide 9: The Approach to the Inmost Cave

• Discuss Katniss preparing for the major conflict.
• Example: "Katniss prepares mentally and physically for her showdown against the other tributes."
• Source: "The 12 Steps of the Hero’s Journey"
• Image of Katniss training.

Slide 10: The Ordeal

• Describe the main crisis Katniss faces.
• Example: "The ordeal occurs when Katniss must fight for her survival against the other tributes in the arena."
• Source: "The Hero’s Journey Explained"
• Image of the fight.

Slide 11: The Reward

• What does Katniss gain after the ordeal?
• Example: "After surviving the games, her reward is not just victory, but also the hope she inspires among the districts."
• Source: "How to Cite ANY Source in MLA Format"
• Image of Katniss victorious.

Slide 12: The Road Back

• Describe her return journey.
• Example: "The road back represents Katniss’s return home and her struggle to adapt to her life post-Games."
• Source: The Hunger Games Chapter Summary
• Image of Katniss returning to District 12.

Slide 13: Resurrection

• Explain how Katniss is transformed by her experiences.
• Example: "Katniss emerges as a symbol of rebellion, transformed from a mere survivor to a leader."
• Source: "The Hero’s Journey: The 12 Step Story Arc"
• Image of Katniss as the Mockingjay.

Slide 14: Works Cited

• List all sources in MLA format, including:
  1. Collins, Suzanne. The Hunger Games. Scholastic Press, 2008.
  2. "The Hero’s Journey Explained." The Multidisciplinary Creative.
  3. “The 12 Steps of the Hero’s Journey." Grammarly.
  4. “What Makes a Hero?” Ted Ed.
  5. “The Hero’s Journey: The 12 Step Story Arc.” The Right Questions.
  6. “12 Steps of the Hero’s Journey in Disney’s Moana.”
  7. “How to Cite ANY Source in MLA Format.”

Final Tips:

• Make sure to add pictures that correspond to the text on each slide.
• Use complete sentences and check for grammar.
• Follow the rubric closely and ensure you incorporate all required sources.
• Review your slides thoroughly before submission.

Good luck, and enjoy the research process! If you choose a different hero, follow the same structure applying the Hero's Journey stages to their story.