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1 Stereotypes vs Archetypes: What s the Difference Level _10_ Subject: _English Prepared By: R. Schultz_ Friday, December 5th,2014 Instructional Focus/Anticipatory Set Distinguishing Archetypes found in literature from Stereotypes as seen in the real world & fiction. Standards of Learning CC S, CC A, CC H L.F.2.3, L.F.2.5, L.F.2.2.2, L.F Enduring Procedure: Essential Materials: Understanding: objectives: People, and Hook: (in groups: give students playing cards) Organize the playing Students will Smartboard fictional characters, cards on your desk into 3 5 groups based on shared characteristics (ex. all be able to Whiteboard are categorized, or red cards go into one group) and name each group to reflect that define 3 5 decks of grouped, according characteristic. (3 5mins) stereotypes and playing cards to specific traits as students work, teacher checks in with each group archetypes. (enough to determined by a share one category per group (ex. The Royals: all cards have characters Students will give groups of society s cultural with crowns) be able to 3 4 sts norms and values. demonstrates how things may be categorized by shared traits. When distinguish the cards) Stories are build applied to people this is known as stereotyping. similarities and Student around frameworks Mini lesson on stereotypes & archetypes differences Notebooks which represent an Teacher Lecture & Student Notetaking between handout: 12 ideal and are easily Stereotypes: Definition & Examples stereotypes and Common recognized across (Student Partner Activity) In one minute, list at least 3 characteristics archetypes. Character times, genres, and or traits you associate with the following stereotypes (jocks, preps, Students will Archetypes cultures. nerds). The goal is to write as many descriptions as you can for each be able to with graphic stereotype. identify organizer Share findings with whole class. characteristics, class copies

2 Archetypes: Definition & Examples Difference between Archetypes and Stereotypes (Venn Diagram) Think/Pair/Share Students independently read 12 Common Character Types of Archetypes handout and complete graphic organizer. Goal: which archetypes are found in Lord of The Flies. Explain and defend with evidence from the text. If time left over: Read LOTF and complete Literature Circle Packets. Exit Ticket: In your own words, tell me what is the difference between an archetype and a stereotype. Give as much information as you can. HW: Complete graphic organizer. Continue reading assigned pages of Lord of the Flies & Companion Novel. Complete assigned roles for Literary Circle on Friday. Study for 12 Archetypes Quiz next week. Remediation Activity (if needed):students list 3 or more examples of each archetypes from novels, movies, etc. (3 5mins) Sts partner up, share findings and brainstorm more examples. (4 6mins) Whole class share findings and briefly explain how their examples fit the archetype. Follow up lesson: Common Symbolic/Image Archetypes examine purpose of, and establish real world connections of common stereotypes. Students will independently read and examine the 12 Common Character Archetypes used as a framework in literature. Students will be able to analyze which characters from our class novel, Lord of the Flies, fit into one of the 12 Common Character of Lord of the Flies

3 Archetypes and explain why.

4 Teacher s Lecture Transcript: Part 1: Stereotypes (Teacher) Today we are going to begin to look at the 12 Common Archetypes found in literature and how they apply to the characters in our class novel, Lord of the Flies. Before we do, let s review stereotypes. (Whole Class Q&A) Who can explain stereotypes? What are they? (take sts answers) Now please open up to a clean page in your English notebooks. You will be taking notes on the right hand side marked Teacher s Notes. Don t forget to write today s date and lesson title in top right corner as it is listed on the whiteboard (12/5/2014, Stereotypes vs. Archetypes ) According to urbandictionary.com: A stereotypeisusedtocategorizeapersonintoaspecificgroupbasedonsharedtraitssuchas speechpatterns,clothingstyles,hobbies/activities,etc. EXAMPLE:StereotypeforPunksaremohawks,spikes,chains,menacetosociety,andalwaysgetting introuble. In other words, stereotypes seek to oversimplify and group people according to general characteristics they possess or display and ignore unique individual characteristics that sets people apart. Stereotypes value shared generalities over unique details (to help you remember this, here s a diagram: ). (Whole Class Q&A) Who can list some example of common stereotypes? Perhaps some you see in our school. (take sts answers) Great! Let s look more closely at 3 stereotypes: Jocks, Preps, & Nerds. Please copy the following chart on the left hand side of your notebook. Characteristics/Trait: Jocks Preps (Preppy People) Nerds

5 (Student Partner Activity) Turn to your closest neighbor, if you don t have one then complete this activity on your own. In one minute, list at least 3 characteristics or traits you associate with these stereotypes. The goal is to write as many descriptions as you can for each stereotype. When the timer goes off be ready to share your findings. (Whole Class) Share findings and fill in class chart. To review, stereotypes can be found in literature and the real world. The purpose of stereotypes is to group people according to shared traits while ignoring individual traits. Part 2: Archetypes In literature, stereotypes are not always apparent and do not easily expand across different cultures. However, there are clear similarities to be found between characters in an American novel and in a Japanese novel. Or between a German novel and a Chinese novel. These similarities are known as archetypes. In right hand side of notebook, write down the following: An archetype is described as a recurring pattern (ie. symbol, theme, plot, character, or setting) in multiple works. In short, it appears again and again and is recognizable across cultures. Example: Romeo and Juliet are an archetype of eternal love and a star crossed love story. Typically, archetypes refer to the BIG IDEAS/PICTURE and act as a framework, or pattern, for a story (similar to the skeleton outline students model essays on; ie. the 5 paragraph essay). Another way to think of archetypes, for you math experts out there, is a formula that storytellers follow to create an engaging tale of captivating characters, pitiful heartbreak, and triumph of good over evil. Archetypes are based on timeless concepts and are consider to be the ideal model of a person, theme, setting, plot, or symbol. Therefore, they are easily recognizable across time, genres, and cultures. So whether a story is set in a galaxy far far away or in District Twelve, this formula appears in storytelling over and over again. These patterns (themes, characters, setting, symbols, & plots) are the framework of our stories and are nearly impossible to avoid. Part 3: Stereotypes vs. Archetypes.

6 Now that we ve discussed and examine stereotypes and archetypes, please draw and complete a Venn Diagram (as shown below) comparing and contrasting the two in the left hand side of your English notebook. You have 5 mins to work, if you finish early, you may begin reading the 12 Common Character Archetypes handout. Share your findings with a partner and add information as necessary. (2 3mins) Whole Class: Share Findings and check against teacher s information Stereotypes: applies to people and characters only; groups people according to shared traits; ignores individualism in favor of collectivism (group mentality); Archetypes: easily recognized; applies to characters, settings, plots, themes, and symbols; represents an ideal Similarities: based on generalities, not specifics; categorizes people To sum up, An archetype is a universally understood symbol or term upon which the others are emulated, or modeled after. On the other hand, stereotype is based on prior assumptions established in a society to certain social groups. This is the basic difference between stereotype and archetype. (Independent Activity) Read the 12 Common Character Archetypes handout and complete the graphic organizer ( Lord of the Flies Archetypes )

7 Exit Ticket: In your own words, describe stereotypes and archetypes.

8 12 Common Character Archetypes: Overview 1. The Innocent Motto: Free to be you and me Core desire: to get to paradise Goal: to be happy Greatest fear: to be punished for doing something bad or wrong Strategy: to do things right Weakness: boring for all their naive innocence Talent: faith and optimism The Innocent is also known as: Utopian, traditionalist, naive, mystic, saint, romantic, dreamer. 2. The Orphan/Regular Guy or Gal Motto: All men and women are created equal Core Desire: connecting with others Goal: to belong Greatest fear: to be left out or to stand out from the crowd Strategy: develop ordinary solid virtues, be down to earth, the common touch Weakness: losing one's own self in an effort to blend in or for the sake of superficial relationships Talent: realism, empathy, lack of pretense The Regular Person is also known as: The good old boy, everyman, the person next door, the realist, the working stiff, the solid citizen, the good neighbor, the silent majority. 3. The Hero Motto: Where there's a will, there's a way Core desire: to prove one's worth through courageous acts Goal: expert mastery in a way that improves the world Greatest fear: weakness, vulnerability, being a "chicken" Strategy: to be as strong and competent as possible Weakness: arrogance, always needing another battle to fight Talent: competence and courage The Hero is also known as: The warrior, crusader, rescuer, superhero, the soldier, dragon slayer, the winner and the team player. 4. The Caregiver Motto: Love your neighbour as yourself Core desire: to protect and care for others Goal: to help others Greatest fear: selfishness and ingratitude Strategy: doing things for others Weakness: martyrdom and being exploited Talent: compassion, generosity The Caregiver is also known as: The saint, altruist, parent, helper, supporter. 5. The Explorer Motto: Don't fence me in Core desire: the freedom to find out who you are through exploring the world Goal: to experience a better, more authentic, more fulfilling life Biggest fear: getting trapped, conformity, and inner emptiness Strategy: journey, seeking out and experiencing new things, escape from boredom Weakness: aimless wandering, becoming a misfit Talent: autonomy, ambition, being true to one's soul 6. The Rebel Motto: Rules are made to be broken Core desire: revenge or revolution Goal: to overturn what isn't working Greatest fear: to be powerless or ineffectual Strategy: disrupt, destroy, or shock Weakness: crossing over to the dark side, crime Talent: outrageousness, radical freedom The Outlaw is also known as: The rebel, revolutionary, wild man, the misfit, or iconoclast.

9 The explorer is also known as: The seeker, iconoclast, wanderer, individualist, pilgrim. 7. The Lover Motto: You're the only one Core desire: intimacy and experience Goal: being in a relationship with the people, work and surroundings they love Greatest fear: being alone, a wallflower, unwanted, unloved Strategy: to become more and more physically and emotionally attractive Weakness: outward-directed desire to please others at risk of losing own identity Talent: passion, gratitude, appreciation, and commitment The Lover is also known as: The partner, friend, intimate, enthusiast, sensualist, spouse, team-builder. 8. The Creator Motto: If you can imagine it, it can be done Core desire: to create things of enduring value Goal: to realize a vision Greatest fear: mediocre vision or execution Strategy: develop artistic control and skill Task: to create culture, express own vision Weakness: perfectionism, bad solutions Talent: creativity and imagination The Creator is also known as: The artist, inventor, innovator, musician, writer or dreamer. 9. The Jester Motto: You only live once Core desire: to live in the moment with full enjoyment Goal: to have a great time and lighten up the world Greatest fear: being bored or boring others Strategy: play, make jokes, be funny Weakness: frivolity, wasting time Talent: joy The Jester is also known as: The fool, trickster, joker, practical joker or comedian. 10. The Magician Motto: I make things happen. Core desire: understanding the fundamental laws of the universe Goal: to make dreams come true Greatest fear: unintended negative consequences Strategy: develop a vision and live by it Weakness: becoming manipulative Talent: finding win-win solutions 11. The Sage Motto: The truth will set you free Core desire: to find the truth. Goal: to use intelligence and analysis to understand the world. Biggest fear: being duped, misled or ignorance. Strategy: seeking out information and knowledge; self-reflection and understanding thought processes. Weakness: can study details forever and never act. Talent: wisdom, intelligence. The Sage is also known as: The expert, scholar, detective, advisor, thinker, philosopher, academic, 12. The Ruler Motto: Power isn't everything, it's the only thing. Core desire: control Goal: create a prosperous, successful family or community Strategy: exercise power Greatest fear: chaos, being overthrown Weakness: being authoritarian, unable to delegate Talent: responsibility, leadership The Ruler is also known as: The boss, leader, aristocrat, king, queen, politician, role model, manager or administrator.

10 The Magician is also known as:the visionary, catalyst, inventor, charismatic leader, shaman, healer, medicine man. researcher, thinker, planner, professional, mentor, teacher, contemplative.