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MY HERO

1. First I put out a journal entry for that day asking the kids to define a hero by using dictionary.com, then they need to answer the question, who are your heroes, and why?

2.. Start out with my hero website. Go to "getting started" and discuss with class.

3. I try to ask the kids the question during our discussion, "What is the difference between a hero and a celebrity?" Also, the next question, "Can a celebrity be a hero?"

4. Using this site, which is amazing, I then play them a video. I usually use this one : Perserverance.
Warning - Some of the videos are filled with some scary images for younger children. It is real life but shows death, etc. So, preview first if you are choosing a different video.

5. Once we have viewed the video and discussed, I then let the kids go on the website to this page:
Heroes.
The page is broken out into different categories of heroes, and I try to explain to the kids to try and choose someone who touches their lives some way. They should try to find someone new, and not a celebrity. If they want to, I do let them search for a singer or something if they can explain why they really admire that person and what good they do for others.

6. Lesson: (Word Processing Lesson)

What is a Hero??

Objective:

Upon completion of this lesson, student will be able to:
1. Know the definition of a hero.
2. Describe the characteristics of a hero.
3. Recognize a hero in a story.
4. Name heroes in their lives and express why they are heroes to them.
5. Use the internet and www.myhero.com to find real hero stories and choose one they find to be interesting.
6. Distinguish between a hero and a celebrity.

Directions:

When looking over all of the people mentioned as heroes on the my hero website, choose someone who makes an impression on you and you feel a connection to in some way.

Please answer the following questions about your hero in complete sentences (1-2 sentences each) using proper punctuation and grammar.


1. Name your hero. What information can you find about your hero?
2. Who is writing the story about your hero?
3. What are the heroes values? (What is important to them?)
4. What are some characteristics all heroes have in common?
5. What is the category you found your hero under? (Angel, Animal, Artist, etc.)
6. When looking over the list of heroes, do you see any celebrities?
What is the difference between a hero and a celebrity? Can celebrities be heroes sometimes?


Write two paragraphs about your hero and why that person was important to you. How has learning about your hero touched your life and in what way? How can each of us become a hero to someone in everyday life?


adapted from www.myhero.com lesson plans

7. Once students have completed this lesson, another day, I will have them go back and format the document using wordprocessing formatting skills.

Change margins to .5 inches all the way around. (Hint - Format, Document)
Change font to size 14 pt.
Change font color (any color you would like)
Change font to Chalk Board
Type Quotations around the Title of MY HERO
Underline the Title
Spell check entire essay
Make sure your heading is up in right corner (Name, Date, Class)
Print Preview
Print (Fit to one page only)


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