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the leading character or one of the major characters in a drama, movie, novel, or other fictional text. Also known as "the good guy."

The phoenix, a mythical bird associated with the sun, is said to to live as long as 1400 years. Although the lifetime length changes, the bird usually dies by fire, sometimes by spontaneous combustion. A new phoenix then rises from the ashes and, some say, flies with the remains of its parent to Heliopolis in Egypt. The idea of a bird that burns itself and is reborn also appears in myths of the Aztecs and Mayans, the Chinese, and the Japanese. (More Collective Unconscious!)

• Choose a "project manager." This will be the person who will communicate directly with me throughout this process.
• Choose two "technology directors." These people will be in charge of putting together the technology aspect of your lesson.
• Choose two "art directors." These people will be responsible for creating any artistic representations used in your lesson.
• Choose two "research coordinators." These people will be responsible for finding any and all additional information needed for your lesson.
• Read your ENTIRE section OUT LOUD as a group, taking notes as you see fit on the most important details.
• Make a list of the main points/events of your section. This will help you know what information you want the class to learn or get out of your lesson.
• Decide what needs to be researched further. People, places, creatures, myths, etc. will need to be explained in detail in your lesson. Research people may use their phones or personal devices to conduct research during class time. Some additional research may need to be done at home.
• Decide how best to teach your section(s) to the class. Remember that this is not being called a "presentation" for a reason. You are actually TEACHING the materials to the class. Think about your audience. What will they respond best to? What will engage them and keep them interested?

1. A technology-based aspect (Google Presentation, Prezi, Slide Share, etc.)
2. An artistic aspect (drawings, paintings, collages, an original song or poem, etc.) These should be used to enhance the lesson.
3. Additional research. You must present more information than is found in your literature book. Make connections to other things. Find out where myths came from or why certain events are important in the story. Look up the culture of ancient Greece to give us a better idea of why people did the things they did.
4. Examples of direct and indirect (specifying which type) characterization
5. At least one addition to the hero chart
6. Some sort of assessment. This could be a game or a quiz or a contest, anything that makes sure the class has learned what you wanted them to learn.
7. Lesson MUST be between 15-17 minutes long.
8. ALL group members MUST have a speaking role.
9. Lessons begin this Friday. Please see the calendar for the group schedules.