Independent Reading (SSR)
Find an independent reading book.
Fiction, biography, and autobiography work best for this assignment. No graphic novels or comics, please. Choose from the following lists, or choose another book of comparable literary merit. BRING EVERY CLASS! DUE: Please select a book by THURSDAY, AUG. 29 GoodReads Best Young Adult Book Lists 100 Young Adult Books to Read in a Lifetime |
Hero's Journey Map/Chart Quiz
- Study and memorize the 12 stages for the Hero's Journey.
- For 3 of the stages, you must provide details and further information, including your reasons why that stage is so important to understanding the journey as a whole.
Origin Story
Write an origin story for an original character of your own creation.
While there is much room for creativity, there are 10 basic requirements for your character:
While there is much room for creativity, there are 10 basic requirements for your character:
- Must be a teenager (13 to 18 years old).
- Must be a normal kid from a normal place.
- Must live in our current reality, on planet Earth, in 2019.
- Must not have any powers from birth until now.
- Must experience a transformative event or a series of extraordinary circumstances.
- Must acquire a special power (super power) as a result of that event or series of circumstances.
- Must become a "superhero," but don't make her a supreme being with godlike powers that solve every problem and wipe away all worries.
- Must accept her role as a superhero reluctantly at first, or even abuse her power, before accepting her role as the hero of the story.
- Must battle an adversary, a villain, some sinister group, or a harmful force in order to fully transform into a hero.
- Must adopt some kind of superhero name, wear a costume, join a super team, or adopt a new persona because of her transformation.
A few ProTips to help you write a better origin story:
These questions will help you formulate a satisfying, unique origin story. After you’ve created an origin story that’s unique to your character, you’re ready to share it with the world.
What’s the purpose of an origin story? To do 3 things:
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Ask yourself:
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Rough Draft DUE: Wednesday, Sept. 11
Your final draft should
(1) be typed and in MLA format,
(2) be creative, and
(3) follow the 10 basic requirements as listed above.
Remember to give your origin story a beginning, middle, and end--that probably means more than 3 paragraphs, but it must have multiple paragraphs.
Also, give your origin story an original title.
No minimum page requirement, but your work will probably be 2-3 pages if you follow all tips and instructions.
Final Draft DUE: Friday, Sept. 27 (printed out ahead of class)
Your final draft should
(1) be typed and in MLA format,
(2) be creative, and
(3) follow the 10 basic requirements as listed above.
Remember to give your origin story a beginning, middle, and end--that probably means more than 3 paragraphs, but it must have multiple paragraphs.
Also, give your origin story an original title.
No minimum page requirement, but your work will probably be 2-3 pages if you follow all tips and instructions.
Final Draft DUE: Friday, Sept. 27 (printed out ahead of class)
EXTRA CREDIT
Attend the College & Career-Ready Fair @ WHS
Wednesday, Sept. 4
6:30 - 8:30 P.M.
Large & Small Gyms
Take a selfie or bring brochures/informational material to prove attendance.
Wednesday, Sept. 4
6:30 - 8:30 P.M.
Large & Small Gyms
Take a selfie or bring brochures/informational material to prove attendance.