Mar 24 2008
Lesson Plan (pretty much the exact same as the rough copy -will add all information after presented)
Mythopoeic Criticism
Objectives: Students will be able to
1. Recognize some general archetypes in relation to mythopoeic criticism
2. Apply their knowledge to characters/plots etc. in literature. (Be comfortable with criticizing)
3. Be able to analyse novels in relation to mythopoeic criticism.
Resources
Materials Needed
paper and pen
ISU novels
Equipment Needed
TV with VCR and DVD
Computer + projector
photocopier for handouts
Introduction:
Mary: Slideshow presentation (20something slides – time?)
Ilayda: General overview, some examples of archetypes and where they’re used, poles of myth, Blake’s two poems.
Olivia: Example of how to apply this, more archetype examples, and evaluation (ask class to help deconstruct a movie). Movie clips also.
Evaluation:
- Question and Answer period (they can ask questions to us)
- Put up a few scenarios, plots and characters and have students discuss what kind of archetypes each contain.
- Have students write one paragraph finding archetypes in their ISU novel.
Testable Concepts:
- What an archetype is
- A few forerunners in mythopoeia/archetypal criticism
- Genres related to seasons
- apocolyptic vs. demonic
Order
Ilayda (part 1) – general overview
Mary – origins, terms, influential people
Ilayda (part 2) – general archetypes, poles of myth, charts to hand out
Olivia – criticizing examples and exercises
