From+Zero+to+Hero

Project Title: From Zero to Hero **Grade Level**: 6th Grade

**Name**: Elaine Hughes

**Project Idea**: While reading The Lightning Thief, by Rick Riordan, students will compare the main character Percy to traditional heroes of Greek mythology. Then, using this criterion, students will name a modern day, real life hero in their community and nominate them for Hero of the Year?

**Driving Question**: What characteristics make up a modern-day hero?

**Content**:
 * Investigate and research characteristics of Greek gods, goddesses, and heroes (Greek mythology)
 * Purpose of mythology and how it is used to form social and moral norms of society
 * Application of criteria to modern-day scenarios and people
 * Read, compare and contrast myths, legends, and tall tales
 * Write arguments and support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence
 * Include multimedia components (e.g. graphics, images, music, sound) and visual displays in presentation to clarify information


 * Major Student Products: **
 * Notes – criteria of a hero (Ancient Greek and modern day)
 * Write a proposal nominating a local hero for the Hero of the Year Award
 * Create a multimedia presentation about this local hero (interview, photo story presentation, newspaper article, public service announcement, etc.)

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