Book Box Agenda Notebook--open to yesterday's notes On the floor with 6 o'clock partners-facing the board

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1 Unpack/ Bathroom/ Sharpen Pencils Write down homework Have agendas out to be checked Turn in any papers from home Finish Mastery Connects from Science Work on Math Muscle Read

2 Book Box Agenda Notebook--open to yesterday's notes On the floor with 6 o'clock partners-facing the board Today we will begin to closely study and analyze the predictable and particular roles characters play in fantasy stories. These are referred to as character archetypes.

3 A fantasy is a fictional story that contains events that could never possibly happen in reality. General Characteristics of Fantasy Fiction magic talking animals Can you think of a book you have read that included one of these examples? far away lands medieval universe with knights, castles, dragons, witches strange and impossible happenings

4 Let's warm up... As you watch this movie trailer, think about the fantasy characteristics. Questions to Consider After Viewing What about this movie classifies it as a fantasy? What appears to be the main quest? How does the setting effect what will happen?

5 Today I want to teach you that characters in fantasy stories often play particular and predictable roles. These are called character archetypes. We see these predictable archetypes appear in most fantasy stories, although the exact character fulfilling the role will vary from text to text. Let's explore this idea by looking at the characters from the Finding Nemo.

6 The Hero: The protagonist, good guy, of the story. This character must complete a quest of some sort in order to achieve or accomplish something. Sometimes the hero to possesses unheroic quality. In that case, they are referred to as the anti-hero. For Example: Marlin is overbearing and that's why Nemo disobeys him in the first place. He is often mean to those who are trying to help him.

7 March 20, 2018 The Villain: The antagonist, or bad guy, of the story that causes conflict for the protagonist (hero). Sometimes the villain is disguised as an ally, or friend, but then reveal themselves.

8 The Companion: A friend, helper, and supporter of the protagonist (hero). This character usually accompanies the hero on their quest. Click on Dory for examples of how she encourages and assists Marlin on his quest.

9 The Mentor: The sometimes older, but always wiser coach/ teacher of the protagonist. This character guides or directs, but does not accompany the hero on their quest. The mentor will sometimes sacrifices themselves for the success of the hero. Gill Crush

10 Sometimes we may encounter characters who switch roles: the hero may suddenly turn bad! An ally may become a jealous villain! Active readers of fantasy, and other genres too, consider the multiple archetypes, or roles, characters are playing in the plot of the story.

11 As we watch this next clip from Finding Nemo, look for the roles, the archetypes, that particular characters play. Be ready for collaborative conversation after veiwing! Identify: the hero AND the budding heroes the villains the allies and helpers the mentor individual character quests Stop at 2:50

12 The Obvious Hero: Hero Roles Marlin- still trying to rescue his son Minor Hero: Nigel- Taking Marlin and Dory to the Dr.'s office and for causing the commotion that supported the escape plan. Budding Hero: Nemo- Escaping the tank and making it back to the ocean.

13 Villain: Villain and Ally Roles Darla- threatens life of Nemo Ally: Nigel- assists Marlin in finding Nemo Tank Fish- work together to shoot Gill out of tank.

14 Mentor Roles and Individual Quests Mentor: Gill- advises and leads Nemo in the escape plan. Sacrifices himself to ensure Nemo's escape. Individual Quests: Nemo- navigating the sea to reunite with his father.

15 So as you go off today to independently read your fantasy novel, it is your job as a reader to notice and identify the various roles, or archetypes, the characters in your stories are playing. As you are reading, I want you to take notes in your reading journal. Create a page that looks like this: Heros Companions Villains Ally Assistance Provided Mentor

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