ESL SIX -- Classes 3 and 4 March 14th Homework

Students:

Read the following list of brainstormed ideas that stemmed from the question in class; then, write in your journal a personal response to questions below:  (Again, homework should be in journal and not "copied" from another student.  Please come to class prepared and ready.  The "HOTS" tomorrow will be to share journal entries for participation credit.)  Thank you.

What qualities make a hero?   (Question for journal is at the end of this list)

Characteristics:

bravery
strong hearted
smart
determined
wise
"great personality"
"have a good heart"
"likes to help people"
"naturally talented"
"like superman and/or superwoman that has superpowers"
risk-taker
courageous
"Sometimes, it is okay to fail--we learn from our mistakes.  Even heros can have mistakes."
"A hero can be ordinary and/or famous."
"kindhearted"
powerful
adminred by others
tough
honorable
determined
gentle
responsible
intelligent
physically fit
active
serious
fast learner
creative
productive
honest
"Has good behavior"
friendly
influential
"A hero does good things for people."
"A hero is a challenger."
"A hero strives to win the battle."
"A hero is confident."
"A hero is respected and is respectful."
"A hero is like a philanthropist."
"A hero is a fighter."
"A hero can have an unknown identify"
shows love
sacrifices
is a hardworker
volunteer
"A hero donates to poor people and offers shelter, food, clothes, and medicine."
"A hero is proactive, active, and aggressive in action."
"A hero is infectious."

(Question to be answered and entered in journal--Thinking of yourself as a hero in society, how would you decide who should get priority for an organ transplant?  Important people, young people, people with money?  The sickest people, or the people who can best survive a transplant?  Draw conclusions from what we have read so far about MM, and support your ideas with reasons why (hint, you should have at least two different ideas to support your thinking).