![]() ![]() They will develop an appreciation for the wisdom of the hero’s mentor and the importance of the “elixir” that helps the hero succeed. The students will be familiar with the ideas of “redemption” and “atonement” as the hero travels on the journey from the comfort of the known world to the trials of the unknown world. They will recognize the “challenges” for the hero as being a repeated pattern, especially when the hero is confronted with “temptations”. For example, in each story they read, they will be able to identify the “call to action” and the moment the protagonist or hero “crosses the threshold”. Our 9th grade curriculum centers on the idea that stories make us human, so our freshmen will spend the year studying the elements of stories and archetypes. Wiesner’s picture book is ideal to start the 9th grade mythology unit which leads up to students reading Homer’s Odyssey (Fitzgerald translation). ![]() ![]() I have a well-worn hardcover of my own that I do not want to lose this paperback will be perfect to share in class. I was so happy when I found a copy for $.25 at the New Milford Public Library book sale this summer. The few words in this picture book are only for context when an invasion of frogs floating on lily pads invade a small town on a Tuesday night. David Weisner’s Tuesday is one of the funniest picture books ever. ![]()
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