1. TP: WWBAT outline our argumentative essay ideas and evidence for organization and planning
Launch: How will you prove that your chosen character is the true hero?
Homework:
Outline your body paragraphs

2. Essay Question
Archetypical characters: Is Percy a hero? OR Consider perspective: Who is the real hero?

3. Thesis
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4. Model A true hero can be seen through his/her responses to challenges.
Responds sacrificially.
Responds with skill.
Responds with courage.
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5. Desire to train and teach.
Minor characters can demonstrate true heroic qualities.
Wisdom.
Desire to train and teach.
Has experience
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6. Assessment
Evaluate the following thesis statements. Which is the best?
Percy is the best hero.
Percy has heroic and non-heroic qualities.
Percy cannot be considered a hero because he is unaware of his true powers.
It is interesting to take into consideration minor characters as heroes since they are selfless, helpful and brave.

7. “Grover was shivering and braying, his big goat eyes turned slit-pupiled and full of terror. ‘Three Kindly Ones. All three at once.’ I was pretty much in shock myself. The explosion of bus windows still rang in my ears. But Annabeth kept pulling us along, saying: ‘Come on! The farther away we get, the better’” (168).
Who best demonstrates a heroic response to the challenge here?
Percy
Grover
Annabeth
The Kindly Ones.

8. Indep Work: student choice
Complete the following outline.
Complete outline of your choice.
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