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What is a Hero? The Subway Hero
Here we watched a video about Wesley Autrey, the "Subway Hero" who risked his life in order to save a complete stranger's. We wrote our definitions of heroes. Here, I said that a hero was one that would risk his life to save others on a split second decision. -
Why Courage Matters
On this "First Chapter Friday", we were a read an excerpt out of a book by John McCain called "Why Courage Matters". We read about Roy Benavidez, a war hero who also risked his life to save countless others'. My hero of a definition changed- I believed that courage does matter in becoming a hero. -
Interview with Kristi Quillen
Today we watched a video interview with a former teacher. She gave up everything in her life to become a Peace Corps voulenteer to help others. She changed my definition of a hero- anybody can be a hero- they don't have to risk their lives. The just hve to show compassion in what they do. -
Heroes in Literature
Today we did a class activity about heroes in literature. We learned that not only the character is a hero, but the authors themselves can be too. -
Library- Day 1
Today I checked out my book about my hero, Aung San Suu Kyi. -
Library- Day 2
I read the first chapters in the library of my book on Aung San Suu Kyi. It enhanced my background knowledge on her life and upbringings. -
"Change the World" Powerpoint- Day 1
Toady we learned about the different categories of heroes. We learned that even children can be heroes, such as Tuesday Muse, and so can musicians, such a Michael Jackson. -
"Change the World" Powerpoint- Day 2
In this activity my definition of a hero broadened. We watched videos such as the "Badly Drawn Boy" or the Liberty Mutual Insurance ad showing people how to change the world. I believe that you can do small acts of kindness that impact the world a lot, creating a hero in everyone. -
First Blog Post Due
Here, I explained that I picked my hero, Aung San Suu Kyi, because my mother grew up in Myanmar and she had a big impact on her life. -
"Change the World" Powerpoint- Day 3
Here my definition a a hero expanded even more to almost all the people in the world. Everyone, I believe, has a little bit of heroism in them. Whether or not they use it is up to them. -
DEAR
Today I reached the half way point on my book "The Perfect Hostage". -
Second Post Discussion
We discussed in class about what we would need to do on our second post. We listed literary heroes and I decided that Atticus Finch was one of the heros I was going to write about in my post. -
Second Blog Post Due
Today our second blog post was due. I wrote about how my definiton of a hero had changed over time and how some heroes in literature were influential. -
DEAR
Today we read in class. -
Discussion with Mom
Today, I talked with my mom about my hero, Aung San Suu Kyi. I realised that Suu Kyi is even more of a hero than I originally thought. -
First Chapter "Friday"
Even though it was a monday, we still shared our books for First Chapter "Friday". I was chosen to go first, and I shared some quotes in my book about how Aung San Suu Kyi decided to become a political hero.
