In this course, students explore the theme of heroes in literature and apply the concept of a hero’s journey to their own life. Students apply literacy skills and strategies, complete application and writing assignments, and practice grammar and usage skills. This is the first course in a two-part Tenth-Grade English series. This course also encompasses the Common Core State Standards (CCSS).
This course uses our Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes (KSA) model to give students the opportunity to develop both real-world 21st Century Skills and Social and Emotional Learning Soft Skills to develop college and career readiness.
- Knowledge: Tenth-Grade English, Part 1
- Skill: Critical Thinking—Openness and Courage to Explore
- Attribute: Courage
What You’ll Learn
- Deep Reading: Analyze literature and informational texts from different periods, cultures, and perspectives.
- Purposeful Writing: Write effective argumentative and informational texts.
- Confident Communication Tools: Use research, technology, and correct grammar to present information with confidence.
Notes
A word processing program able to use the DOCX or DOC formats and a program that can open PDF files is required.
This course is part of our High School Program (Grades 10) bundle.
Course Features
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- Duration Lifetime access
- Skill level All levels
- Language English
- Students 0
- Assessments Yes
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- Unit 1—Module 1: Looking at Archetypes0
- Unit 1—Module 2: Trickster Tales0
- Unit 1—Module 3: Exploring Heroes and Antiheroes0
- Unit 1—Module 4: What Is a Hero? Extended Definition Essay0
- Unit 1—Module 5: Extended Definition Essay Draft0
- Unit 2—Module 6: Introduction to the Anchor Texts0
- Unit 2—Module 7: Characterization in the Anchor Texts0
- Unit 2—Module 8: Determining Theme Through Close Reading0
- Unit 2—Module 9: Finding the Hero's Journey in the Anchor Text0
- Unit 2—Module 10: The Connection Between Art and Literature0
- Unit 3—Module 11: My Hero's Journey0
- Unit 3—Module 12: The Road of Trials0
- Unit 3—Module 13: My Mentors0
- Unit 3—Module 14: My Return0
- Unit 3—Module 15: Summarizing My Hero’s Journey0
