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Folk and Family Heroes and Heroines
Young scholars define and assess the difference between folk heroes and family heroes and then find examples of each in their own lives. They view a "Swapping Stories" video, surf the internet for examples and complete a variety of...
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Heroes and Heroines: King David, Julius Caesar, Cleopatra and Napoleon
Learners identify and examine four heroes from history and imaginative literature. They discuss the characteristics of a hero and share perceptions of what makes a hero. By comparing and analyzing a few historical and literary figures,...
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Hero and Heroine Activity
In this heroes and heroines instructional activity, students list qualities and write a story about a heroic action of a person who has "touched their life." Students also illustrate a story moment or sequence of events.