Three creative activities follow reading a fiction and nonfiction book about heroes. Scholars build hero action figures out of clay for make-believe play, explain in written form how they show bravery, kindness, patience, thoughtfulness, and generosity, and compose a song or draft a poem about an everyday hero.

Concepts

heroes, superheroes, reading, reading comprehension, reading comprehension strategies, responding to literature, responding to reading, Writing

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Instructional Ideas

• Invite learners to share their stories, poems, or songs with their peers
• Display action figures under a hero-themed focus wall
• Keep an eye out for hero-like behavior, and award class members appropriately

Classroom Considerations

• The two books required are The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind by William Kamkwamba and Bryan Mealer and Tasty Baby Belly Buttons by Judy Sierra
• The pack was created for pupils to work on at home with their parents or guardians

Pros

• Activities encourage positive character traits
• Meets a variety of learning styles

Cons

• None

Common Core

RL.2.1 RL.2.10 RI.2.1 RI.2.10 RL.3.1 RL.3.10 RI.3.1 RI.3.10