Elizabeth was the first woman in the United States to receive a medical degree and is an example of a hero, defined as someone who does brave or good things. George Washington sought to unite the nation and establish the new government at home and abroad as the first U.S. President, making him another example of a hero. The students were tasked with identifying their personal hero and explaining why that person is a hero to them based on being brave, good, or never giving up.

1. Heroes Unit 1: What is a hero?

2. Vocabulary hero- A hero is someone who does brave or good things. A____ is a someone who does_____ or good things.

3. Examples of Heroes Elizabeth was the first woman in the United States to receive a medical degree. The best all-around women's soccer player of her generation that wrote a book about never giving up. George sought to unite the nation and establish the new government at home and abroad. He was also The first U.S. President.

4. Pair Shair Think first: What is a hero? Why are they a hero? Then share: _________is my hero because____________.

5. Mrs. King’s Hero is… Mr. King … because he is strong, brave, caring, loving, and never gives up.

6. Hero Web Tell your partner who your hero is and why they are your hero then fill in your web.

7. Draw a picture of your hero

8. Share with the class Speak loudly Explain who? and why? Have good eye contact