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English 7

Mrs. Samaddar

Many people have faced and

overcome obstacles to become famous.

These are the heroes you read about in books, newspapers, magazines, and Internet articles.

You watch these heroes as they relive their accomplishments on TV or in movies about their lives.

Not all heroes achieve great fame.

This unit is about ordinary individuals who have lived their lives in heroic ways.

The selections are portraits in words of people who

have met challenges and persevered.

They overcame obstacles, persisted in things that mattered to them, and cared about others.

Learn about ways to compare your ideas and views about heroes with those of others.

Learn about techniques authors use to help you picture their heroes.

Practice strategies to use while you read to help you become a better reader.

Use a variety of ways to represent your ideas about heroes.

Setting Goals – Our Target! Strategies / Comprehension / Response & Analysis

When you think of a hero, what comes to mind?

List as many as you can (private brainstorm)

Before We Read #1 Access Prior Knowledge

Who are your heroes? Why? (Private Brainstorm)

Before We Read #2 Accessing Prior Knowledge

What attributes or characteristics do they share? OR

What qualities do you think a hero/heroine should have?

Before We Read #3

Share your answers from your admission ticket:

#1 - When you think of a hero, what comes to mind?

#2 - Who are your heroes? Why?

#3 - What attributes or characteristics do they share? OR What qualities do you think a hero/heroine should have?

Mix-Pair-Share Kagan Structure

Stand Up…Hands Up…Pair Up Greeting High Five A will be… B will be… A shares first…then B (30 seconds each. Wait before

moving to next timed pair share). Remember to praise each other.

Be an active listener. Think about the ideas your classmates share.

Stand Up Hands Up Pair Up…Timed Pair Share Kagan at KLO

1. Do you share the same view as others about what makes a person

a hero?

2. Does a hero have to be famous?

3. What makes an ordinary person seem heroic?

Think for Yourself

1. Do you share the same view as others about what makes a person a hero?

2. Does a hero have to be famous?

3. What makes an ordinary person seem heroic?

Class Discussion

Characteristics of a Hero:

Trustworthy

Honest

Good communicator

Strong leader

Intelligent

Confident

Inspirational

High values

Responsible to others

Strength

Courageous

Positive

Adventurous

Motivated

Hopeful

Good Role Model

Extraordinary Talent

Who are your heroes?

Defining a personal hero is a bit like

allowing our diaries to be published.

Through our choice of heroes, we spell

volumes about ourselves.

We reveal our individual values and

comment on those we perceive to be

lacking in the world around us.

Our heroes represent the best of

ourselves, yet being human and therefore

flawed, they also allow us to accept our

limitations

Who are your heroes? Hatred paralyzes life; love

releases it.

Hatred confuses life; love

harmonizes it.

Hatred darkens life; love

illuminates it.

Martin Luther King Jr. 18

"Yesterday is gone.

Tomorrow has not yet

come. We have only

today. Let us begin."

Mother Teresa

Houston, Tranquility

Base here. The eagle

has landed. That’s

one small step for [a]

man, one giant leap

for mankind. Neil Armstrong,

Upon landing on the Moon,

July 20, 1969 20

Who are your heroes? I'm here to fight for truth, and justice, and the

American (Canadian) way.

Superman

Written by: Joe Shuster

Jerry Siegel

Who are your heroes? "Firemen are going to get killed. When they

join the department they face that fact. When

a man becomes a fireman his greatest act of

bravery has been accomplished. What he

does after that is all in the line of duty. They

were not thinking of getting killed when they

went where death lurked. They went there to

put the fire out, and got killed. Firefighters do

not regard themselves as heroes because

they do what the business requires."

Edward Croker

Source: Chief, FDNY 1899-1911 22

Father

Mother

Grandparents Aunt

Friends

I have missed more than 9000 shots in my career.

I have lost almost 300 games. On 26 occasions I

have been entrusted to take the game winning

shot . . . and missed. And I have failed over and

over and over again in my life. And that is why . . .

I succeed.

Michael Jordan

“I have learned over the

years that when one's

mind is made up, this

diminishes fear; knowing

what must be done does

away with fear.”

Rosa Parks 25

Who Are Our Canadian Heroes? YOU WILL RESEARCH A CANADIAN HERO OF

YOUR CHOICE

“Even if I don't finish, we need others to continue. It's got to keep going without me.”

Terry Fox 27

COL. CHRIS HADFIELD

In Literature, what

is a hero?

A person noted for feats of

courage or nobility of purpose,

especially one who has risked

or sacrificed his or her life.

In mythology and legend, a

hero is a man, often of divine

ancestry, who is endowed with

great courage and strength,

celebrated for his bold

exploits, and favoured by the

gods. 30

The principal male character in

a novel, poem, or dramatic

presentation.

Many writers now consider

hero, long restricted to men in

the sense "a person noted for

courageous action," to be a

gender-neutral term. It is used

to refer to admired women as

well as men in respected

publications.

Heroines

1. A woman noted for courage and

daring action.

2. A woman noted for special

achievement in a particular field.

3. The principal female character in

a novel, poem, or dramatic presentation.

What qualities and characteristics did the person model?

How are you a better person after having known the person?

Name a person who made a difference in your life

Share the person who made a difference in your life.

Why you are better for having known them.

Describe their qualities and characteristics

as a prominent or central person in a remarkable action or event

Let’s Review New Webster Dictionary

Defines the Word “Hero”

Many people have faced and overcome obstacles to

become famous. These are the heroes you read about in books, newspapers, magazines, and Internet articles.

You watch these heroes as they relive their accomplishments on TV or in movies about their lives.

Not all heroes achieve great fame.

Ordinary individuals who have lived their lives in

heroic ways

Selections which portray in words people who have met challenges and persevered

Individuals who overcame obstacles, persisted in things that mattered to them, and cared about others

This unit is about…

Use a variety of ways to represent your ideas about heroes

Not only read stories together with your class, but choose stories that interest you from library books, articles, some pertaining to Canadians ,

Learn ways to compare your ideas and views about

heroes with those of others

Learn about techniques authors use to help you picture their heroes

Practice strategies to use before, during and after you read to help you become a better reader – use the 5 Reading Powers

Develop skills with comprehension, vocabulary and language

Setting Goals: In this unit you can:

Over 5 classes complete minimum 4 readings, one per day, with attached activities (e.g., before, during and after activities) *

4 Readings include: “The Man” - Whole Class Reading / Assignment

with Mrs. Samaddar & 1 Selection from “Heroes Gallery” from file

Read a “Hero” library book selected from the class collection or one you find – with one comprehension activity of your choice from those provided

Read about one Canadian hero and complete follow up activity or negotiate your own research project about a Candian hero

Write a memoir – a personal account of a true experience

in your life during Writing Workshop

Harvest new words, especially those that describe heroes

Complete a self reflection & the “Looking Back” activity at the close of the unit

(*Note: THIS IS A DIFFERENTIATED CLASSROOM AND THERE WILL BE SOME VARIATIONS TO THE AMOUNT

AND/OR KIND OF TASKS FOR INDIVIDUAL - students will be involved in these decisions

Connection to Writing

Heroes Gallery: Papers set up correctly (Name, Date, Title of Article (underlined with ruler) Before, During and After segments must be clearly outlined

Canadian Heroes: Follow Up activities completed and marked by yourself using mark sheet

Word Harvest Gather “new” & “interesting” words that describe heroes

Other: Print/write legibly When necessary, answer in complete sentences Consider your best use of conventions COLLATE ALL OF YOUR WORK IN A CREATIVE WAY!

LOOKING BACK ACTIVITY – Choose One SELF REFLECTION

RUBRIC FOR ASSESSMENT: BC PERFORMANCE STANDARD RUBRIC FOR READING & WRITING INCLUDED IN THIS UNIT OUTLINE

Portfolio Assessment

The Man

(A Memoir)

(Everyone!)

The Kindest Cut Tuk Zlata’s Diary

(Diary)

The Letter “A”

(Autobiography)

Manon Rheaume

(Article)

Unsung Hero

(Recollection/Memoir)

Articles with Mrs. Samaddar “The Man” (All)

Select minimum of 2 out of remaining 6

Craig Kielburger

Tom Longboat

Ben Gullison Edwin Baker Martha Jane Poulson

Sheila Watt-Cloutier

An Outpost Disaster

Rick Hanson Michael “Pinball” Clemons

Tom Jackson

Edmonton Grads

Rosaire Rivest

Lionel Conacher

Mike McIntosh

Vicki Keith

Roberta Bondar

Marilyn Bell Michael J. Fox

Jean Horne Chris Robertson

Canadian Heroes:

OR Create your own research assignment and learn about a Canadian Hero of

your choice (Negotiate final product and criteria with Mrs. Samaddar

Select one of the next four options

Looking Back Activity

Look through your selections – choose an author

who developed a clear picture of their hero for you by: Using vivid words and details

Including characters’ thoughts, feelings, and actions

Appealing to the senses and emotions

List the techniques that helped you picture the hero

“Looking Back” Choice #1

Show what you learned by writing your own piece about a hero.

You might decide to write a poem, article, story, biography, or memoir.

Use several of the techniques that published writers use to help others picture your hero

Find an article, story, poem, memoir, diary or

biography about a hero that could be added to this unit.

Mark with the icon (*) any places that you suggest a reader might want to pause and think.

Include questions or statements that you think are worth considering. For ideas, refer to Tips On: Reading handout

Search in your memory for something you have

done that you felt made a difference in the world. (This could include something you did at home, in your neighborhood, at school, at church, by yourself, or with a group.)

Share this by writing and/or giving a brief oral presentation in class

Have you compared your ideas and views about heroes

with those of others?

Have you learned about some of the techniques authors use that help you picture their heroes?

Did you apply strategies before, during and after you read to help you become a better reader?

Have you represented (shared and presented) your ideas about heroes in a variety of ways?

Did you have a thinking adjustment or any transformed thoughts about “thinking about making a difference”?

Self Reflection (In your “Thinking Journal”)

Websites / Links

Reading my novel 15 min Wed & Thurs night

(name in draw Fri)

Journal – personalized by Fri

Oct. 2 HW

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