Agenda- January 7th, 2014 Seating Chart Book Choices Review- Rules and

Procedures Games Intro to New Unit

A True HeroHomer’s The Odyssey

Quote ResponseOn the next slide are multiple

quotes about HEROES.Choose ONE quote that you think

best describes a TRUE hero1. Paraphrase it2. Tell me why you agree with the

quote.3. Give evidence or examples

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HEROESThere are lots of different types of heroes.We’ve been telling their tales for ages!

WHAT IS A HERO? 1. Write your own definition What is a hero? How is he/she different

from “normal” people? 2. What qualities should a hero have? 3. What does a hero do that sets them

apart from others?

WHO IS YOUR HERO? On a blank piece of paper, identify three people (real

or fictional) whom you find heroic. For each person…

Who are they? List THREE ADJECTIVES to describe them 2-3 sentences explaining what they do that makes them a

hero in your eyes EXAMPLE

Name: Gandhi Who is he? A real person who helped India gain freedom

through nonviolent protesting. Three Adjectives: compassionate, resilient, moral Gandhi is a hero to me because of his commitment to

honoring all life. He refused to hurt others, even his “enemies.” He changed the world for the better, without causing pain.

OUR HEROES

People Personality Traits

WHICH THREE TRAITS ARE MOST IMPORTANT? WHY? (3-4 SENTENCES)

Brave Strong Kind Cruel Smart Compassionate Funny Serious Beautiful Different Resourceful Clever Inspirational

Strange Selfless Selfish Unforgiving Forgiving Courageous Resilient (never

gives up Jealous Peaceful Fighter Moral Dedicated

-Religious/Spiritual-Leader-- Opinionated--Outlandish--Neutral--Decisive--Performs well under pressure--Old-Young--Patient-Understanding--Demanding

EXAMPLE Three Most Important Traits:

Compassionate- It’s important to be compassionate because that means the hero will care about others. A person is a hero because they act unselfishly, and put themselves at risk for others. Compassion is necessary in motivating someone to help other people. If you don’t FEEL for them, why HELP them?

WHICH THREE TRAITS ARE LEAST IMPORTANT? WHY?

Brave Strong Kind Cruel Smart Compassionate Funny Serious Beautiful Different Resourceful Clever Inspirational

Strange Selfless Selfish Unforgiving Forgiving Courageous Resilient (never

gives up Jealous Peaceful Fighter Moral Dedicated

-Religious/Spiritual-Leader-- Opinionated--Outlandish--Neutral--Decisive--Performs well under pressure--Old-Young--Patient-Understanding--Demanding

What Makes A Hero?

Read the article As you read…

UNDERLINE what a hero is NOT

HIGHLIGHT what a hero IS

* Asterisk *- Examples of heroes

VOCABULARY to KNOW- Eminent- distinguished,

outstanding, noble, notable Illiterate- unable to read or

write Dearth- lack, scarcity, shortage Hostile- unfriendly, aggressive,

antagonistic Heft- to raise or lift Despicable- deserving hatred

or contempt Consciousness- the totality in

psychology of sensations, perceptions, ideas, attitudes, and feelings of which an individual or a group is aware at any given time or within a given time span

Exemplars- an ideal model

Questions- Answer these on your article worksheet 1. What are the most important

traits for a character to have, according to the author?

2. How has the concept of a “hero” been eschewed by today’s society?

3. Find one quote to support the following: Too many people have the wrong idea of what it means to be a hero.

List the quote, and cite the source in the parentheses.