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A Host of Heros Instructional VideoA Host of Heros Instructional Video
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TED-Ed
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7th - 12th
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English Language Arts
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A Host of Heros

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Why do we need heroes? Acquaint your class with the epic hero, tragic hero, and romantic hero. The narrator defines each type with accessible language and provides an example from literature. Learners will enjoy the narrator's style and animator's depiction of each example. Check out the additional materials included in the toolbar on the right side of the page.

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english language arts

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  • Examples are clear and imaginatively animated
  • Lesson and video can be customized through the flip option

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  • If you are planning on reading one of works used as an example, know that the video gives away what happens to each hero

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