Theme 5 Selection 1 Selection 3 Selection 2Heroes

Heroes  Who are some of your heroes? Why do you respect them?  What would make you feel like a hero?  Why do you think firefighters were chosen to illustrate the “Heroes” theme? What makes them heroes?

Genre: Realistic Fiction Realistic characters and events come to life in a fictional plot Heroes

Genre: Biography A true story of the life of a real person. Heroes

Purposes for Reading Strategy focus: evaluate Comprehension skill: fact and opinion Vocabulary development Critical thinking, discussion

Strategy Focus: Strategy Focus: Evaluate Evaluate: What clues does the author give me to help me understand that Lou Gehrig was a hero? Lou Gehrig was a hero both on and off the baseball field. As you read about his life, evaluate how well the author shows Gehrig’s heroism.

Key Vocabulary consecutive fielding first baseman (to) honor modest shortstop sportsmanship

consecutive following one right after the other

fielding in baseball, picking up a ball and throwing it to the correct player

first baseman the baseball player who guards the area around first base

(to) honor to show special respect for

modest having a quiet, humble view of oneself

shortstop The baseball player who guards the area between second base and third base

sportsmanship the quality someone has when acting with dignity in difficult situations

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