My Hero, My Story

Alisa Lemire

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

My Hero, My Story

Identify and describe personal heroes

In this lesson, students will explore the concept of heroes by learning about different real and fictional heroes. They will then engage in a creative activity where they draw and describe someone they view as a hero in their own lives. This lesson is important as it helps students appreciate positive traits and resilience, inspiring them to reflect on qualities they admire in others.

Audience

Grade 2 Students

Time

35 minutes

Approach

Identify and describe personal heroes

Materials

Drawing paper, Colored pencils or crayons, Discussion Questions, and Hero Worksheet

Step 1

Introduction

5 minutes

Begin by asking students what they think a hero is.
Discuss different types of heroes (real and fictional).
Explain the activity: drawing and describing a personal hero.

Step 2

Discussion

10 minutes

Use the provided discussion questions to guide a conversation about heroes.
Encourage students to think about qualities that make someone a hero.

Step 3

Drawing Activity

15 minutes

Distribute drawing paper and colored pencils or crayons.
Instruct students to draw someone they consider a hero.
Ask them to write a few sentences describing why they chose this person.

Step 4

Sharing and Reflection

5 minutes

Allow students to share their drawings and descriptions with the class.
Encourage them to reflect on the qualities they admire in their heroes.

Step 5

Closure

5 minutes

Summarize the lesson by highlighting the diverse qualities of heroes.
Encourage students to think about how they can embody these qualities in their own lives.

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Discussion

Discussion Questions

A set of questions to guide a discussion about heroes, focusing on qualities and examples of heroes.

What makes someone a hero?

Encourage students to think about qualities like bravery, kindness, and selflessness.

Can you think of a hero from a book or movie?

Guide students to share examples and discuss what makes these characters heroic.

Who is a real-life hero you know?

Prompt students to think about people in their community or family who they admire.

Worksheet

Hero Worksheet

A worksheet for students to draw and describe their personal hero, focusing on the qualities they admire.

Draw your hero and write their name below.

Think about someone who inspires you.

What qualities does your hero have?

Consider traits like bravery, kindness, or resilience.

Why did you choose this person as your hero?

Reflect on how this person has impacted your life.