1. Please get your computers as we will be working on edmodo.com today. While you are waiting for your computer to upload please complete this Bell Ringer: Reflect: Yesterday we began reading Older Run. What motivated Gary Paulsen to go on a dog run? (4 minutes)

2.  Lesson Goal: Students will be able to understand the relationship between individuals and heroes. How do heroes relate to others? What motivates heroes?  Essential Question: How do heroes relate to others? What motivates heroes?

3.  Today we are going to read about one type of hero that is different from the ones we’ve read about previously. Before you read we need to practice some of our reading strategies. Last week we worked on questioning and sharing our thoughts. Today we will work on visualizing. I am going to pre-read for you page 17-18. Try to picture in your mind what I read. (7 minutes)

4.  Log on to edmodo.com.  Scroll down until you see Notes on Older Run.  Click on Turn in.  Open your assignment.  You may simply list your answers in “Type your response here” or copy and paste.  Make sure you follow each category.

5.  Today we will read pages 17-21. While reading students should write in their notes on edmodo any words that are unfamiliar and also track their questions, thoughts, and what they see as they read.  Following the reading we will discuss your notes, so be prepared.

6.  How does Paulsen get into his “impossible” situation?  Why does Paulsen free his team? Is it heroic, why or why not?  Why do you think this story is included in an anthology (or grouping) about heroes?

7.  Reflect on yesterday and today. What would you do or say if you were one of the other dogs in the story? At least five sentences. (7 minutes)

8.  Poll on edmodo: Who do you think is the hero from what we’ve read? (1 minute)  Verbally in class: What type of hero is this? (2 minutes)

9.  None! Enjoy your weekend!  However, please check the back board to make sure you are not missing any. Remember…Three strikes you’re in!