Old Man the Sea Unit Mr Lancto What

Old Man & the Sea Unit Mr. Lancto

What is a Hero? • This is probably what we think of when he hear the word “Hero”… http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=uss. Lng. TEt 5 g&feature=related • Yet, what defines a hero? • Who decides what a hero is? • Do Heroes always have to sacrifice something? If so why?

Activity • You must come up with your own definition of a Hero • Create a list of 5 of the most important qualities that make up a Hero • Name 1 person who is your Hero and explain why • Draw a visual image of your Hero

Old Man and the Sea Unit Mr. Lancto

Kinds of Relationships • Family • Intimate • Professional • Spiritual • Inspirational • Nature • Mentor • Role Model • Any others? ? ?

Role Models, Mentors, and Inspirational People How and why do we choose these people? • • Do we always have a choice ? • What are the traits or things that define this kind of relationship? • Who are the people in your life that have made a difference? • Does physical appearance, money, race, or age matter ? • What duties or standards are this person held to? • Is this always fair? • Why do our Role Models, Mentors, & Inspirations change as we grow up?

Narrative Write a 1 st person narrative describing an event, memory, or anything else that your Role Model, Mentor, Inspiration did in order for you to label them as that special person • • 1 -2 pgs. • Must include sensory images: • • • Sight Sound Touch Taste Smell Include both kinds of dialogue (Internal and conversational)

Old Man and the Sea Unit Mr. Lancto

A History of Natural Disasters http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=O-6 Rv. Yy. Fo. Ts

Nature VS. Man • Describe the relationship between Man and Nature • Explain why Man must respect and live harmoniously with Nature • What are the consequences of not respecting Nature?