Old Man & the Sea Unit Mr. Lancto What Makes a Hero? Old Man & the Sea Unit Mr. Lancto

What is a Hero? This is probably what we think of when he hear the word “Hero”… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ussLngTEt5g&feature=related Yet, what defines a hero? Who decides what a hero is? Do Heroes always have to sacrifice something? If so why?

Activity You must come up with your own definition of a Hero Create a list of 5 of the most important qualities that make up a Hero Name 1 person who is your Hero and explain why Draw a visual image of your Hero

Old Man and the Sea Unit Mr. Lancto Relationships Old Man and the Sea Unit Mr. Lancto

Kinds of Relationships Family Intimate Professional Spiritual Inspirational Nature Mentor Role Model Any others???

Role Models, Mentors, and Inspirational People How and why do we choose these people? Do we always have a choice ? What are the traits or things that define this kind of relationship? Who are the people in your life that have made a difference? Does physical appearance, money, race, or age matter ? What duties or standards are this person held to? Is this always fair? Why do our Role Models, Mentors, & Inspirations change as we grow up?

Narrative Write a 1st person narrative describing an event, memory, or anything else that your Role Model, Mentor, Inspiration did in order for you to label them as that special person 1-2 pgs. Must include sensory images: Sight Sound Touch Taste Smell Include both kinds of dialogue (Internal and conversational)

Old Man and the Sea Unit Mr. Lancto Man’s Place in Nature Old Man and the Sea Unit Mr. Lancto

A History of Natural Disasters http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-6RvYyFoTs

Nature VS. Man Describe the relationship between Man and Nature Explain why Man must respect and live harmoniously with Nature What are the consequences of not respecting Nature?