Understanding the Hero’s Journey: Essay Assignment

Help students analyze how an adventure novel’s setting, challenges, and characters build a central theme. Perfect for middle or high school, with differentiated options for varying levels of analysis.

Includes:

Student Requirements Page with grading expectations

Brainstorming Guide for theme development

Outlining Pages for thesis, intro, body, and conclusion

Grading Rubric for easy, consistent evaluation

Everything students need to plan, write, and succeed—while making grading simpler for you.

18 Pages Total (7 pgs Middle School and 11 Pages High School)