What Makes a Hero?

Open Ended

Can you think of an episode from your own life that fits the hero’s journey formula?

Multiple Choice

What are the two worlds of the hero’s journey?

• The Ordinary World and the Special World

• Mars and Venus

• The inner world and the outer world

• Actually, there is only one world

Multiple Choice

When does the hero realize that he/she is changed (or has outgrown his/her old life)?

• 6:00, when the hero dies and is reborn (usually, symbolically)

• 3:00, when the hero crosses the threshold, departing on his/her quest

• 9:00, when the hero crosses the threshold, returning from his/her quest

• 1:00, when the hero hears the call to adventure

Multiple Choice

What is another word for the “hero’s journey?”

• Monomyth

• Crisis

• Saving face

• Denoument

The Hero's Journey can also be related to math

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The initial understanding of a math concept.

The student feels comfortable with basic math knowledge.

A challenging problem is presented.

The student to embark on the journey of solving a challenging problem.

A teacher

A textbook

A helpful formula

A particularly difficult step in the problem that the student must overcome to progress.

Thinking about the Hero's Journey, organize these options into the right categories.

The Ordinary World

Call to Adventure

Mentor/Guide

Threshold Guardian

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The final answer to the problem.

Multiple calculations and steps that require focus and application of math skills.

The most challenging part of the problem.

The student must utilize all their knowledge to find a solution.

The knowledge gained and the successful completion of the journey.

Reflecting on the solution.

Applying the new knowledge to similar problems.

Demonstrating a deeper understanding.

Thinking about the Hero's Journey, organize these options into the right categories

Elixir/Reward

Road of Trials

Ordeal/Climax

Return to the Ordinary World