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The Subway hero
In class we watched an interview of the subway hero on the Letterman Show. This man demonstrated courage in a single moment while everyone else in the subway ignored a man in need. This man's actions proved to me that anyone can become a hero. -
Free Write
Mrs. Allen asked us to answer a series of questions about heroes. I defined a hero as someone who sacrificess or sets aside personal interests in order to perform a selfless action for anyone in need. -
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Hero Project Timeline
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Why Courage Matters
We read the first chapter of John McCain's book, which gives examples of courage not only in war but in every day lives. This book made me realize that courage is a quality that every hero must have. -
Kristi Quillen Interview
I watched a recorded web cam interview with Kristi Quillen about her work in Coasta Rica as a peace corp volunteer. Her actions are completely selfless which is part of my definition of a true hero. -
Choosing My Hero
I choose Geoffrey Canada as my hero. I first heard about him when I watched part of a documentary called Waiting for superman. Canada's actions stood out to me the most becasue he is making major changes today in the education of children in Harlem and in America. -
Looking for a Book on my Hero
While in the library I did brief research on Geoffrey Canada and found a book about him and his work, Whatever it Takes: Geoffrey Canada's Quest to Save Harlem and America. -
Change the World Power Point
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Change the World Power Point Continued
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First Blog Post: How I Chose My Hero
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Article
Article about Geoffrey CanadaI found an article online that consists of an interview with Geoffrey Canada. The interiview dicsusses different aspects of the work Canada does with children as well as challenges he faces along the way. -
Watched Interviews with Geoffrey Canada
Video About Harlem Children's ZoneCanada interviewed on the Colbert ReportI watched a few videos of Canada being interviewed. This gave me a better understanding of how passionate and emotinal invested Canada is about his work. -
Time Article
Geoffrey CanadaIn the Time magazine's most influential people, I found an article on Geoffrey Canada. The article is brief but Canada also appears on the cover along with Aung San Suu Kyi and Oprah Winfrey.
