Choose+a+Hero


 * 1) Today let's set off by reviewing the seven basic hero qualities that have been exemplified by the hero's outlined in T.A. Barron's - Hero's Trail**


 * **courage** - bravery in tough times
 * **faith** - personal, spiritual beliefs that cause people to do great things
 * **perseverance** - the ability to keep on trying
 * **hope** - the force that keeps someone going, knowing that the future can be better
 * **humor** - someone who looks on the bright side even when times are tough
 * **adapatability** - a driving force to make changes for the better
 * **moral direction** - knowing the right from wrong and choosing RIGHT even though it might not be popular

**2) Choose a reliable person who meets T.A. Barron's and your class hero definition from this [|hero directory.]**

"A hero is someone who, when faced with a touch challenge, reaches down inside and finds the courage, strength, and wisdom to triumph."
 * 3) SUMMARIZE your article using our graphic organizer to focus your reading and then read with purpose to determine the four main ideas...determining importance.**
 * 4) Title your google doc - firstnamelastinital - Name of your HERO**
 * 5) Complete your 6-8 sentence summary threading together your four main ideas beneath a strong topic sentence.**


 * 6) Write a well-developed personal response to the article that you read. Please feel free to collaborate with your peers in the editing and revising stage.**


 * 7) Provide the link to your hero article at the bottom of your document - copy and paste as a new post onto your Google Group by tonight at 6:00pm.**


 * 8) Then feel free to reply to as many of your fellow writers as you would like over the long weekend!**

= P.S. ENJOY your RSS feed this weekend!!! =