1.1.3- Unit 1 Overview

the practice or quality of being a hero.

​Heroism

a figure, real or fictional, that embodies specific qualities and performs certain actions.

​Hero

What is a Hero?

Poll

Think about what you just learned about the texts you will read in this unit.

Which one interests you the most?

(Select ALL that apply)

• 
  Beowulf

• 
  "Help Him Up!"

• 
  selections from Native Men of Courage and Native Women of Courage

• 
  selections from Small Stories, Big Changes

Draw

Put a star next to any of the Unit 1 thematic vocabulary terms you already know the meaning of.

​Dictionary Link

Match

Match each sentence with the vocabulary word that will best complete it.

• A hero must consider the life they lead and the _____ they will leave behind.

• People may feel _____ with one another, even if they are not related by blood.

• Going into an epic battle, a hero may not know their _____.

• When an evil force strikes, a hero fighting for good must seek _____.

• It takes _____ to stand up for what is right.

legacy

kinship

fate

vengeance

courage

• legacy

• kinship

• fate

• vengeance

• courage

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