Defining the Hero: Part 1

Today's warm-up asked students to come up with their own definition and examples of a hero. We discussed this at some length. After assigning the homework (below), students had the rest of the period to wrap up their webquests, do the extra credit, and begin their hero essay.

Homework:

Due 9/16--In a short story or essay, tell us about your hero. Who is s/he (or who are they)? What is it about him/her/them that makes him/her/them a hero in your opinion?

• Write carefully and with specific, vivid detail. 
• Use paragraphs.
• One page minimum.
• Reread (aloud preferably), checking for spelling, grammar, and coherence.