“A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles.” – Christopher Reeve

 

• What does this quote mean to you?
• This quote means to me that anyone can be a hero if they want to be.

• Going back to what we discussed at the beginning of this unit, name two traits a hero should have and why they need those traits.
• Two traits that I think a hero should have is kindness and being brave. I think these traits because people would look up to them. And they have to be brave to go and save people, and overcome obstacles.

• Who in your own life do you consider a hero? Why?
• I consider my mom and dad because they have to keep up with the four of us. Also they have to drive a lot for softball. Finally, they help with anything they can.

• Name one person from history that has the qualities of a hero? Why would you pick that person?
• I would pick Benjamin Franklin because he was nice to the people of the colonies. Also he was brave to go against Britain even though he could of got killed.