What makes a hero?

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We’re Super Heroes!

Super-heroes! What makes them heroes? Super-powers Huge muscles Awesome costumes Changing colors Ability to fly They get dates More ideas?

But… They only exist in movies, comic books, television shows, and make-believe worlds… Do we have real life heroes today?

Before we meet some real-life heroes, let’s talk. WHAT MAKES SOMEONE A HERO?

Characteristics of a hero Bravery Inner Strength Honesty Sense of Justice Willing to make personal sacrifices Loyalty to ideals Helpfulness to others

What other characteristics might a person need in order to be a hero?

What makes someone a hero? The choices they make What happens to them How they respond to setbacks/challenges The effects of their actions

Give an example of a choice that someone you know made that makes them a hero

Everyday heroes We have heroes around us everyday Many people make choices that set them apart from the rest People become heroes when their choices benefit many

Your everyday heroes Someone you have never met Someone you know personally

Everyday Heroes

WHO ARE THEY?

Martin Luther King Jr. Nelson Mandela Frederick Douglass Rosa Parks

What do they have in common? They all fought for human rights Their actions still benefit us today They are all every day heroes

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