A ninth-grader asked me how much time was left on the state biology exam. Thinking the answer obvious and the question unnecessary, I pointed to the start / end times I had written prominently on the board and then to…
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Look Who’s Back: Film Recommendation
TITLE: Look Who’s Back Released: 2015 (US) Recommendation: It’s a German film, but don’t let the subtitles scare you off. This movie slips seamlessly from hilariously funny to disturbingly dark – often within the same scene. Long after…
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The Jungle Book: Film Recommendation
TITLE: The Jungle Book Released: 2016 Recommendation: After this reboot, The Jungle Book remains on Disney’s B-List, but if you enjoy the Disney gestalt, you’ll enjoy this. The special effects are mind-blowing. This is the most realistic talking-animal…
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Rant: On Plato vs Aristotle
Plato believed that the body was a prison for the soul. Plato thought that our souls are eternal and perfect, but are trapped inside temporary and imperfect meat suits. Plato says, for example, that before we’re born, our souls had a…
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Rant: On Reading
We really do need to read more. Everybody. You. Me. That person who’s sort of your friend, but is really annoying, but you can’t really tell them without hurting them and you don’t want to say anything because they’re really nice…
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Hero Archetype Slideshow Worksheet
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The Hero Archetype Reflection Sheet
Hero Cycle
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Frankenstein Chapters 1 – 2 Quiz
1. Victor is ruined when Walton rescues him, but he came from a wealthy family. This shows the Gothic idea of the sublime. the Gothic idea of decay. the Romantic idea of strong emotional impulses. the Romantic idea of individuality.…
Hero Archetype Slideshow Worksheet
Your Name: __________________________ The Hero Archetype Reflection Sheet 1. The Known World: On Your Own Think of your own examples of main characters in the beginning of their own stories. What is their life like? How do they feel? Brainstorm…
The Archetype of the Hero:worksheet
You can use this chart to analyze any story (book, TV, movies). See how many of the elements you can find. The Known World: The Call to Adventure: Separation through a Threshold: Aided by a Mentor: The Tests and Trials:…
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