1. What are the characteristics of a hero?

2. Resource Sheet 1

4. A Hero’s Journey Examples: Video: Hero's Journey in Harry Potter Video: Hero's Journey in Harry Potter Hero's Journey in The Lion King

5. Freak the Mighty- a novel study Essential Question: How does a literary character develop into a hero? Today’s Reading Objective: I can make inferences as I read and cite text evidence to support my conclusions.

6. While we read… Today, we will try to read chapters 1-2. During reading, you should be focused on making inferences! Get out a sheet of notebook paper. Set up your paper with your heading. Number 1-5.

7. Exit Ticket: Spelling Practice (plural nouns) Get out your spelling sheet. Check 1-6 from Friday. Complete 7- 14 with your shoulder buddy. If you aren’t sure of the definitions, use your dictionary to look them up! 1-7 Check