Study Plan

Words and Images

| Prose | Poetry | Drama | Film |

Links:
Joseph Campbell - The Hero's Journey
Epic Cycle
 

COMPREHENSION

Essential Organising Question 1:
What makes a hero and his actions differ from the ordinary?

The Greek Hero, The Modern Hero, Superheroes, The Brave but Ordinary Man
 

LITERARY ANALYSIS
Plot, Character, Setting

Essential Organising Question 2:
Why are stories about extraordinary people and situations fascinating?

Study and compare the settings in the texts; how they influence the characters and the circumstances they confront.
 

RESEARCH
Man and Society

Essential Organising Question 3:
Stories are presented against a backdrop of human society in turmoil. What is going on?

The nature of human conflict throughout history and the role of real heroes.
War Poets, Lawrence of Arabia, Woody Guthrie, Soldiers, Lawyers, Politicians
World War I, The Great Depression, The Arab Revolt, Civil Rights, Usury, etc.
 

CONCLUSIONS

Seven Pillars of Wisdom
| Honour | Justice | Responsibility | Courage | Determination | Honesty | Integrity

Essential Organising Question 4:
How do the characters in the stories represent some or all of the above virtues?
 

ASSESSMENT

Assignments

• Writing: Personal, Analytical and Creative Responses
• Research Task - Study of the authors, artists and historical background
• Analysis - Identify and select examples of literary techniques from texts
• Vocabulary - Meanings, spelling, root words, parts of speech
• Discussion - Exchange of views and oral presentations
• Reading: Reading/Listening to texts
• Rehearsals: Setting up the dramatic presentation
• Songs: Listening/Reading lyrics
• Reading: Individual reading program during library lesson

Summative Tasks

WRITTEN: major essays on each unit :

ORAL: research and dramatic presentations

Assessment Criteria

Written Work: Comprehension Editing Accuracy Fluency Thoughts and Ideas Composition Presentation

Oral Expression: Clarity Accuracy Fluency Thoughts and Ideas Interpretation Presence Cooperation