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Agenda- January 7 th , 2014

Agenda- January 7 th , 2014. Seating Chart Book Choices Review- Rules and Procedures Games Intro to New Unit. A True Hero. Homer’s The Odyssey. Quote Response. On the next slide are multiple quotes about HEROES. Choose ONE quote that you think best describes a TRUE hero 1. Paraphrase it

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Agenda- January 7 th , 2014

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  1. Agenda- January 7th, 2014 • Seating Chart • Book Choices • Review- Rules and Procedures Games • Intro to New Unit

  2. A True Hero Homer’s The Odyssey

  3. Quote Response • On the next slide are multiple quotes about HEROES. • Choose ONE quote that you think best describes a TRUE hero • 1. Paraphrase it • 2. Tell me why you agree with the quote. • 3. Give evidence or examples

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

  6. 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?

  7. 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.

  8. Our Heroes People Personality Traits

  9. Which three traits are most important? Why? (3-4 sentences) • -Religious/Spiritual • Leader • - Opinionated • -Outlandish • -Neutral • -Decisive • -Performs well under pressure • -Old • Young • -Patient • Understanding • -Demanding • 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

  10. 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?

  11. Which three traits are LEAST important? Why? • -Religious/Spiritual • Leader • - Opinionated • -Outlandish • -Neutral • -Decisive • -Performs well under pressure • -Old • Young • -Patient • Understanding • -Demanding • 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

  12. 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

  13. 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.

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