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What and Who Defines Hero to You?

This is a step-by-step description on how to start a hero essay.

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Assignment Overview

How to Write an Essay about your Hero
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Brainstorm!

What do YOU think the qualities of a hero are?
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Now, WHO?

You brainstormed qualities of a hero
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Who will you choose?

  • Mom
  • Malala
  • Stephen Hawking
  • This is MY list; who's on yours?
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Now, do a Criteria/Match!

Match hero qualities to person qualities
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LIKE THIS!

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POSSIBLE WORK FLOW:

  • Write one 5-7 sentence paragraph for each criteria
  • Describe why each quality is important
  • End with a thesis sentence introducing hero
  • One paragraph each showing person/hero match
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Add an Introduction

and a conclusion and you have a draft!
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But Wait! There's More!

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WHAT SHOULD I RESEARCH?

  • Examples
  • Experiences
  • Explanations
  • Emotions
  • Detail, detail, detail!
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REMEMBER THIS SECRET

Writing takes time!
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Writing is done in layers

Another secret!
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Writing is always a journey

Don't underestimate its power to change you!
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YOU MAY HAVE TO OVERCOME:

  • Fear
  • Procrastination
  • Distractions
  • Time limitations
  • Fear. Did I mention fear?
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Who's the hero now?

YOU ARE!
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DON'T FORGET

  • Ask me questions!
  • Courage is more important than talent.
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Now, get to work!

What and who is your hero?
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