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Heroes. Theme 5. Selection 1. Selection 2. Selection 3. Heroes. Who are some of your heroes? Why do you respect them? What would make you feel like a hero? Why do you think firefighters were chosen to illustrate the “ Heroes ” theme? What makes them heroes?. Heroes.
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Heroes Theme 5 Selection 1 Selection 2 Selection 3
Heroes • Who are some of your heroes? Why do you respect them? • What would make you feel like a hero? • Why do you think firefighters were chosen to illustrate the “Heroes” theme? What makes them heroes?
Heroes Genre: Realistic Fiction Realistic characters and events come to life in a fictional plot
Heroes Genre: Biography A true story of the life of a real person.
Purposesfor Reading • Strategy focus: evaluate • Comprehension skill: fact and opinion • Vocabulary development • Critical thinking, discussion
Strategy Focus:Evaluate Evaluate: What clues does the author give me to help me understand that Lou Gehrig was a hero? Lou Gehrig was a hero both on and off the baseball field. As you read about his life, evaluate how well the author shows Gehrig’s heroism.
consecutive fielding first baseman (to) honor modest shortstop sportsmanship Key Vocabulary
consecutive following one right after the other
fielding in baseball, picking up a ball and throwing it to the correct player
first baseman the baseball player who guards the area around first base
(to) honor to show special respect for
modest having a quiet, humble view of oneself
shortstop The baseball player who guards the area between second base and third base
sportsmanship the quality someone has when acting with dignity in difficult situations
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