Do Now! Make a brainstorm web for the word “Hero”

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Do Now! Make a brainstorm web for the word “Hero” Write down anything that comes to mind Hero

INDEPENDENT READING

Writing to Define 8th Grade Language Arts

Embedded Assessment 2 You will be writing a definition essay to share your personal understanding of the concept of heroism. You will need various strategies and knowledge to create an expanded definition of the concept. You can expand your collection of words that describe heroes and heroism.

A Definition Essay A definition essay is a type of expository writing that explains, or defines, what a topic means

REVIEW: What is Expository Writing? Expository writing is a type of writing that is used to explain, describe, give information, or inform. The text is organized around one topic and developed according to a pattern or combination of patterns.

Defining Heroes - Generate a list of: Adjectives that could describe what a hero is Example: A hero is brave. Nouns that could define what a hero shows Example: A hero shows courage in the face of danger. Verbs that could define what a hero does Example: A hero fights villains.

On your own… Fold a piece of paper into thirds and label each column as adjectives, nouns and verbs. Look at your brainstorm web and organize your ideas by adjectives, nouns and verbs. Add to each list. Don’t forget to include synonyms for different words!

Make your Chart like this: Adjectives Nouns Verbs A hero is brave A hero shows courage in the face of danger A hero fights villains YOU MAY USE A DICTIONARY / THESAURUS TO FIND MORE WORDS!

Small Group Work: As a group – illustrate a picture of a hero Label the hero with examples from your lists of: Nouns Adjectives Verbs A hero is brave A hero fights villains A hero shows courage in the face of danger

Homework Read Chapter 22 of The Lightning Thief for Friday. Complete reading questions for chapter 22. www.psa8.wikispaces.com