![]() ![]() The epic poem is a long, narrative poem detailing the adventure or journey of an epic hero. Heroes range from those in comic books to those found in great tragedies and epics. The word itself connotates a variety of images and emotion for students. The hero is an element of literature often taught by many teachers. All the following information about the epic is drawn from: Merriam Webster Online Database's entry entitled "Hero" and "The Victorian Web". Spark discussion over whether or not Gilgamesh fits into this definition. Knowing the literary definition and the various definitions throughout history will help students develop a literary framework Students will learn about the epic and the epic hero as part of an overall year theme of "hero" but they will also learn about Mesopotamia as a refresher of what they learned during their World Civilization class.ĭoes not exactly fit into the traditional literary definition of the epic and the epic hero. ![]() Then the class can move into the reading ofĪs a historical document with the teacher providing historical context and then analyzing the literature from a historical perspective. The first being solely literary with definitions of the epic, epic hero, and epic cycle. While teaching this curriculum unit, teachers can use the background information for themselves or to present to students. Also, they will be revising initial writing and understanding of what is being read The writing will have students journaling, answering questions and writing pieces similar to the ones they are reading. 1 Read, write, speak, and listen to construct meaning from the reading ofĢ Read with understanding and respond thoughtfully to a variety of materials and writing prompts ģ Students will write before, during and after reading. ![]()
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