Hero+Project

**//Yes, one person can make a difference//**

Sacrifice. Selflessness. Thinking of others' well being. These are some definitions of a person who is considered a hero. We will be reading a variety of literature and short stories which relate to this theme. In social studies, you could argue that all those who worked in the quarries, hauled stones, and built pyramids are unsung heroes.

Think of a person in your life who sacrifices and gives so that others may benefit. Write that person's name down. Now, what are some qualities or attributes to describe that person? (e.g. trustworthy, industrious, altruistic) Next, what is a specific example or instance you can remember .in which that person exhibited those qualities? (I remember a time when...)

Okay, here comes the writing part.

You are going to write an essay in homage of that person.

Paragraph one describes what is a hero. Use a dictionary definition. Paragraph two describe what it means to be an unsung hero. Paragraph three will talk about that person, and how you find them to have the qualities of an unsung hero. Paragraph four will give a specific example of that person doing for others, without expecting something in return. Paragraph five concludes your story, and provides a literary allusion to a story, piece of literature we have read. Your rough draft is due on Friday. We will edit, revise and refine the following week, and send this essay to that person/hero.

Hero Project Essays- The Giving Tree essay, Gettysburg Address, Little Mermaid essay goes in here... CNN 2011 Hero of the Year- research so you can vote! Interview Questions for your hero media type="custom" key="11406410" Should we donate to one of these causes? Which one and why? Literature we will read in correspondence to this project: The Little Mermaid by Hans Christian Andersen The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein The Gettysburg Address and Wikipedia link of Gettysburg Address by Abraham Lincoln

For a creative artwork piece, you will need to ask your hero the following questions: 1. What is your favorite color and why? 2. What animal/symbol do you feel symbolizes strength and/or strength of character? 3. Who is your favorite author/poet/writer? 4. When you were in school, what time period of history did you enjoy studying most and why? 5. If you could select a place in the world to visit regardless of expenses and external obligations, where would you go? 6. What gives you tremendous joy in life? 7. Do you have a favorite song? If so, what is the title? 8. What is one thing you wish you could for yourself? 9. What is an accomplishment you are extremely proud of? 10. Who is a hero you admire and why?