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Patterns exist in nature and in life. A pattern in nature is a replication

Patterns exist in nature and in life. A pattern in nature is a replication of a shape or design, for example, a leaf or spider’s web. A pattern of behavior is a repetition of a series of actions, like a ritual. There are physical and emotional patterns. An example of a physical pattern is

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Patterns exist in nature and in life. A pattern in nature is a replication

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  1. Patterns exist in nature and in life. A pattern in nature is a replication of a shape or design, for example, a leaf or spider’s web. A pattern of behavior is a repetition of a series of actions, like a ritual. There are physical and emotional patterns. An example of a physical pattern is your morning routine. You may complete a certain series of events that happen in order to start each day (get up, wash face, brush teeth, get dressed, have breakfast etc…). An example of an emotional pattern is a series of feelings triggered by an event. For example, there are five stages of grief humans usually experience after a tragic loss: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. Do a half page (2 paragraphs) Quick Write on the following prompt: What patterns of behavior do high school freshmen experience ?

  2. The Odyssey: An Epic Poem Genre Background

  3. What is an Epic Poem? • An extended narrative poem recounting • Actions • Travels • Adventures • Heroic Episodes • And written in a high (formal) style. • Often has 12 or 24 “books” (chapters)

  4. Purpose of Epic Poems: • To entertain • To provoke thought and emotion • To present a story about values and beliefs

  5. Qualities of an Epic • A physically impressive hero of national or historical importance • A vast setting encompassing much of known world (and unknown – Land of the Dead) • A quest or journey undertaken in search of something important • The involvement of supernatural powers • A basis in a specific culture or society Do you know of any stories that fit this mold?

  6. Qualities of an Epic Hero • Larger-than-life figure (usually male) • Embodies the ideals of a nation or race • Takes part in long, dangerous adventures and accomplishes great deeds that require great courage and superhuman strength. Does your example still fit?

  7. A detailed pattern… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hhk4N9A0oCA 1) Watch the video and write down parts of the pattern that you have seen before. 2) Explain why these parts can change the hero at the end of the story.

  8. The pattern we will use… Now: With a partner, create your own, unique representation of the hero’s cycle/map Include: labels, descriptions, illustrations, examples

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