Project 1: Tri. 2 Humanities
Archetype: The Hero’s Journey in Rick Riordan’s, The Lightning Thief
Objective: I will create a visual representation (poster) of the Hero’s Journey as
portrayed in The Lightning Thief with specific evidence from the text. (Have an idea
other than a poster? Come talk to McGill.)
Assessment: Your project will be assessed on the following learning targets, (rubric
attached):
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Language Arts: Story Elements- I can correctly identify the themes, setting,
character, and plot and analyze how they add to the effectiveness of the text.
Literacy: Writing- Conventions- My writing includes correct capitalization, spelling,
grammar, comma usage, and correctly formatted quotes.
Literacy: Writing- Ideas and Content- I defend my ideas with thoroughly explained
quotes from the text (Quote Sandwiches).
Requirements: Your project MUST include:
Hero’s Journey
- A visual and explanation of the three major parts of the Hero’s cycle:
Departure (Separation), Initiation, and Return.
- At least two events (See worksheet on the following page) for EACH of
the three major parts.
o Every event must be defined, and an example from The Lightning
Thief must be present showing that event as portrayed in the
novel
 All examples must be direct quotes presented as QUOTE
SANDWICHES
Story Elements
- Choose three of the following terms define on your poster: theme,
protagonist, antagonist, setting, characterization, and plot.
- Include a quote (presented as a quote sandwich) for each of the terms
defined from The LT that proves you FULLY understand the term.
Formatting
- Final must be in ink, and color and illustrations are encouraged.
- Include a title.
- Include first, last name(s), and class period.
- Tape a rubric to the back.
Project 1: Tri. 2 Humanities
Archetype: The Hero’s Journey in Rick Riordan’s, The Lightning Thief
Project 1: Tri. 2 Humanities
Archetype: The Hero’s Journey in Rick Riordan’s, The Lightning Thief
Steps:
Before:
1. Determine if you would like a partner or would prefer to work
alone.
2. Decide which of the events from each major part of the Hero’s
Journey (monomyth) you would like to focus on.
a. Find quotes from The LT that show each of these
parts.(MINMUM of 6)
3. Decide which three story elements you will define.
a. Find examples of each of those three from The LT.
Rough Draft:
1. Format all quotes found (for both the Hero’s Journey and Story
Elements) as quote sandwiches.
Example: Near the climax of Alicia’s heartbreaking story, her true intentions are
revealed, “‘Michael,’ she began, ‘I’ve always loved you. I did this all for you’”
(Stevens, 236). This quote proves that although Alicia murdered Melinda, her love for
Michael drove her to do so.
a. These must be written out correctly on lined/scratched paper before
moving on.
2. Decide how you will present your quotes and knowledge of the
Hero’s Journey as presented in The LT, and draw this on a piece
of lined/scratch paper.
a. You will show this and your quote sandwiches to McGill before getting
final draft paper.
Final Draft:
Create a final draft poster that includes:
1. 3 Major parts of the Hero’s Journey
2. At least 6 quote sandwiches that show 2 events for each main part of the
Hero’s Journey
3. Definitions and quote sandwiches that prove your understanding of at
least 3 story elements
4. Title
5. Name(s) and Class Period
6. Rubric taped to back of poster
7. Ink writing and COLOR
Project 1: Tri. 2 Humanities
Archetype: The Hero’s Journey in Rick Riordan’s, The Lightning Thief