What does it take to be a hero?

In preparation for our guided writing project this week, the students and I did a little digging on the topic of heroes. We watched a video on Terry Fox and then another video on one of my heroes, Dr. Dame Daphne Sheldrick from the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust. After some discussion, I asked an important question...

What does it take to be a hero?

The students' responses gave me goosebumps!

loyal

kind

thankful & thoughtful

loving

brave

helpful

risk takers

do more good for others than for themselves

determined

smart problem solvers

never give up

courageous

trustworthy

For homework tonight, I would like students to talk to their parents to discuss who their hero is and why. Students will be expected to write a paragraph this week introducing us to their hero and supporting their choice with the reasons why they are a hero in their eyes.