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Portrait of a Hero

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Students complete a series of interactive activities to explore their beliefs about heroes and heroism. In this hero analysis lesson plan, students define the meaning of the words hero and heroic. Students research U.S. heroes and everyday heroes. Students create goals and complete art and writing activities about heroes.

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heroes, heroism, the united states

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american history, heroes, heroism, english language arts
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K - 2nd
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English Language Arts
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