Module Two -Lesson One

Module Two -Lesson One/ Lesson Two

by Jasmine Desselle

​ 1. What is a hero?

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• 2.What kind of journey, or quest, does a hero often undertake in a story or film?

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• 3.What is a myth?

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• 4.Why do myths often feature heroes?

​“Look at the cover. What do you think this story will be about based on the details in the illustration?”

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• “What do you think a divine loophole means?”

“What details in the illustrations on pages 2–6 (as well as the cover and inside lining of the book) excite and intrigue readers about Ramayana: Divine Loophole? What questions are created by these details?

Find the words below on your sheet and study them:

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1. Divine

2. Loophole

3. Epic

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Read pages 124-125

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​Based on the characters you read about, what can you infer sage means? Why might sages be in the same category as gods

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Find the words below on study sheet:

1. 1.Sage

2. 2. Avatar

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Find the word below on study sheet:

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1. 1.Myth

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Find the word below on study sheet:

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1. 1.Myth

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​What do you think the relationship is between myth and word of mouth?

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Characteristics

• Old, traditional.

• Contains magical or supernatural elements.

• Has symbolic meaning for a culture.

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Examples

• A specific myth such as Sisyphus.

• A myth about how the world came to be.

• A myth about a constellation.

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Non-examples

• A biography.

• A scientific report.

• A tall tale.

• A fairy tale.

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• Choose one of the following words from the core lesson: divine, hero, epic, avatar, sage

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• The word                    relates to myths by                           .

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