School Slave

After reading the short story School Slave, answer this question:  What characteristics make Ryan a hero?  Use examples from the story to explain.  It should be written in this format:  TS, SD, Elab, SD, Elab, SD, Elab, Closer.

Brotherly Love

After reading the memoir Brotherly Love, answer the following: (1 paragraph each)

1 - Why was Jessica's brother, Adolfo, a hero?  Use examples from the story.

2 - Describe a time in your life when someone helped you through a tough time.

The Making of a Commando

What Essential Questions of Heroism does The Making of a Commando answer?  Use significant sentences from the article to show what questions are answered.  You need at least three quotes from the article.

Boatlift - 9/11

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18lsxFcDrjo

After watching Boatlift, think about this question: "A hero is a man who does what he can."  In your blog, answer this question as it relates to the video.  Use Heroism Characteristics to explain how the boat captains were heroes.  TS, SD, Elab, SD, Elab, SD, Elab, Closer.

Jeremy Lin - Hero

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1066857-knicks-jeremy-lin-lights-up-the-world-from-toronto-to-taiwan

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0KuumyaKCU

After reading the article and watching the news broadcast, use the Essential Questions to comment on how Jeremy Lin is a hero. Use evidence from what you read and watched to support your writing.

Steve Jobs - Hero

• Are heroes made or born?
• What qualities make a person a hero in our culture?
• What is the difference between a celebrity and a hero?
• How do heroes impact our society?
• How do heroes view themselves?

After watching the video, choose one of these questions and respond to it as it relates to Steve Jobs. Use information from his speech and background information to build your argument.

http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/en/steve_jobs_how_to_live_before_you_die.html

Rescue at Niagra Falls

After watching the following video clip, answer this question:


What characteristics of a hero did Gary display?  Answer in the following format:  TS, SD, Elab, SD, Elab, SD, Elab, Closer.


http://www.godvine.com/Heroic-Rescue-Workers-Save-a-Man-at-Niagara-Falls-932.html