Lesson 1: Courageous Voices that Shook the Nation to Action:
King Day (3rd)

Handout 1

What Makes a Hero?

 

 

advocate   
compassionate brave empathy   
kind philanthropist      
righteous  
courage
strong perserverance common good

pursues justice

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Choose at least five words or phrases listed above and write a paragraph about character traits that describe a hero. Include details about why you chose each trait. If you don't know a word, use the dictionary.

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