The Lightning Thief - Chapter 8 and Hero's Journey

Name the Event: Heroes exist in a world that is considered ordinary by those who live there.

• The Call to Adventure

• The Ordinary World

• Allies/Helpers

• The Supreme Ordeal

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.9

Name the Event: The hero is started on their journey with the help of another character.

• The Call to Adventure

• The Ordinary World

• Allies/Helpers

• The Supreme Ordeal

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.9

Name the Event: The hero encounters a series of tests or tasks that make him/her stronger.

• The Call to Adventure

• The Ordinary World

• Road to trials

• The Supreme Ordeal

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.9

"My name is Percy Jackson. I'm twelve years old. Until a few months ago, I was a boarding student at Yancy Academy, a private school for troubled kids in upstate New York," is an example of:

• The Call to Adventure

• The Ordinary World

• Road to trials

• The Supreme Ordeal

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.9

"Grover blushed right down to his Adam's apple. 'Look Percy, the truth is, I- I kind of have to protect you,'" is an example of:

• The Call to Adventure

• The Ordinary World

• Allies and Helpers

• The Supreme Ordeal

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.9

"The landscape was dotted with buildings that looked like ancient Greek architecture - an open-air pavilion, an amphitheater, a circular arena - except that they all looked brand new. Their marble columns sparkling in the sun. In a nearby sandpit, a dozen high school-aged kids and satyrs played volleyball," is an example of:

• Entering the unknown

• The Ordinary World

• Allies and Helpers

• The Supreme Ordeal

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.9

"Mr. Brunner!" I cried. The Latin teacher turned and smiled at me." is an example of:

• Entering the unknown

• The Ordinary World

• Allies and Helpers

• Meeting the mentor

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Correctly identify which part of the R.A.C.E.S paragraph answers the question: How do Percy's experiences align with the hero's Journey?

"In summary, Percy’s experiences from Chapters 1 to 8 align closely with the Hero’s Journey by introducing him to new worlds, abilities, and mentors, setting the stage for his transformation from an ordinary kid to a hero."

• R-estate

• A-nswer

• C-ite

• E-xplain

• S-ummarize

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.5

CCSS.W.6.9A

Correctly identify which part of the R.A.C.E.S paragraph answers the question: How do Percy's experiences align with the hero's Journey?

"In the beginning, Percy lives in The Ordinary World as a regular kid, dealing with personal struggles like dyslexia and ADHD (Chapter 1). His Call to Adventure occurs when he learns that he is a demigod, the son of Poseidon, which is solidified when his mother is taken by a minotaur (Chapter 4). Percy enters The Unknown when he arrives at Camp Half-Blood, an unfamiliar world where he is forced to train and understand his powers (Chapter 5). Finally, he meets Annabeth, who acts as The Mentor, helping him prepare for his quest and teaching him what he needs to know to survive as a hero (Chapter 6-8)."

• R-estate

• A-nswer

• C-ite

• E-xplain

• S-ummarize

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.5

CCSS.W.6.9A

Correctly identify which part of the R.A.C.E.S paragraph answers the question: How do Percy's experiences align with the hero's Journey?

"Throughout these chapters, Percy undergoes the stages of The Ordinary World, The Call to Adventure, Entering the Unknown, and Meeting the Mentor. His path follows the classic hero’s journey as he discovers his identity and prepares for the challenges ahead."

• R-estate

• A-nswer

• C-ite

• E-xplain

• S-ummarize

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.5

CCSS.W.6.9A