About the Big Question (English)

Overview

Do you know a hero? A hero has strength and ability to make great achievements. Heroes live admirably and demonstrate courage. Does this sound like anyone you know? Reading about courage and bravery can help you realize the heroes in your life.

A short story is a short piece of fictional writing. A short story is similar to a novel because it has a setting, characters, a point of view, a plot, and a theme. A short story can usually be read in one sitting. The short stories and other selections in this Unit can help you answer this Unit’s Big Question.

Web Resources

Great Women
http://www.greatwomen.org
This website is about great women in history. The site includes biographies of heroic women in the fields of entertainment, politics, sciences, and medicine.

Hero Stories
http://myhero.com/myhero/go/directory/index.asp
A hero doesn’t have to be a person- animals often display heroic traits. Visit this website to learn about some unlikely heroes.

Heroism in Action
http://library.thinkquest.org/C001515/design/
Can you be a hero? This website tells how you can make a difference by using your personal strengths.