The Hero's Journey - Escape Room Quest

A quest-based Escape RoomELA 10

The Hero's Journey

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Instructions

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Review the archetypes of the Hero’s Journey
Analyze character development through the lens of the hero archetype
Analyze textual examples of literary devices
Analyze media representations of scenes from a text
Review the events and characters in The Odyssey

Goals

Game Design

Technical challenges
Interactivity can become complex
Escape rooms can take more than a class period if students are not proficient readers; requires backdoors to get to the correct spot the next day.
Best practice includes some paper elements if the digital environment doesn’t record individual answers (in this case, paid Genially would do so)

Benefits

Potential Challenges

Group collaboration
Reflection & connection
Immediate feedback for student success

Gaming and escape rooms is good for review or to “experience” something already taught. This type of escape room wouldn’t be ideal for introducing concepts, but some escape rooms and games might be designed as exposure and presenting a problem for students to explore.

Summary

The Call to Adventure

"Legend has it that a hero will rise from among us. The time has come to embark on a quest that will test your mettle and shape your destiny. Will you take the first step?"

Master of Two Worlds

The Road of Trials

Mentor & threshold Guardian

The Ultimate Boon

TAsks

Are You Worthy?

Meeting the Mentor

As you step outside, an old sage appears and offers you guidance. "To begin your journey, you must solve this riddle: "I am the name a hero chose, To trick a giant, as the story goes. When asked who caused his pain and woe, He cried out loud, but none would know. For 'Nobody' was the name he said, And thus the hero safely fled. What name did the hero give?"

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Threshold Guardian

Congrats! The old man reveals himself to be Odysseus, ready to guide you on your quest. With him by your side, you enter a dark forest. Suddenly, you are confronted by a fierce creature blocking your path at the opening of a cave. The creature says, "Be mindful of the company you keep. While he might be the pinnicle of bravery and leadership, his cunning and mercy have gotten his men killed. Reflect on the qualities of a true hero. Is this mentor someone you would follow?"Examine these excerpts from The Odyssey to identify how Odysseus models the characteristics of a hero.

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What heroic quality does Odysseus demonstrate in this scene?

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What heroic quality does Odysseus demonstrate in this scene?

Question 4

What heroic quality does Odysseus demonstrate in this scene?

Question 3

What heroic quality does Odysseus demonstrate in this scene?

Question 5

What heroic quality does Odysseus demonstrate in this scene?

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CONGRATULATIONS!

Master of Two Worlds

The Road of Trials

COMPLETE!

The Ultimate Boon

Tasks

The Belly of the Whale

Once you pass the guardian, you enter a cave that echoes with the voices of the past, reciting lines from epics like Homer's The Odyssey. A voice comes through clear than the rest saying, "Adventurous spirits, the path ahead is shrouded in mystery. To unveil it, you must discern the language of epic tales of old. Your perception will illuminate the way forward."You must identify the literary devices embedded in The Odyssey.

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Question 1