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What do you think qualifies someone as a Hero in History? List some individuals that you think would qualify as a Hero in History? Why do you think this person/people qualify? Give a few reasons for each person you write down. Mustang Minute November 14, 2013. Heroes in History. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Mustang MinuteNovember 14, 2013
What do you think qualifies someone as a Hero in History? List some individuals that you think would qualify as a Hero in History? Why do you think this person/people qualify? Give a few reasons for each person you write down.
Heroes in History• What qualifies someone as a hero in history?• What is considered a “significant” contribution to
society?• Significant: Sufficiently great or important to be
worthy of attention; noteworthy
Questions to think about:What are the qualities of a hero?
Courage: overcomes fears and confronts challenges head on
Virtuosity: never foolishly audacious; always judicious and well skilled to cite and seize opportunities
Sacrifice: willing to cast off personal comforts for a higher cause or the welfare of others
Determination: “Impossible” doesn’t exist, unflinching in their determination
Focus: have definite motives, know what they want to achieve or establish
Compassion: always empathetic, benevolent, and shows tenderness to those ailing or in distress, embraces the attitude to serve others over self
Perseverance: if failure occurs they get over it and fight until they achieve success, never give up
Dedication: selflessly dedicated to their task and will focus their actions toward achievement
Honesty: honesty earns them the respect of others, helps establish the individual as a leader
Loyalty: faithfulness to whatever task they undertake, particular commitment to a cause or people
Intrepidity: courage remains unshaken despite challenges, determined to fight
Conviction: strong beliefs regarding a particular situation, unshakeable
Fortitude: encountering a deed that is dangerous with a positive outlook
Responsibility: take up any responsibility with sincerity and take it through to its logical conclusions
Wisdom: most desired quality, do things because they know them to be right, not just for self, they know more than others
The basics of the Presentation:
You will need to be able to answer the following questions about your hero in history:◦How does _____’s life mirror the hero’s journey?
How does this qualify this person for “Hero” status?
◦Has this person changed the world for the better through their contributions?
◦Has this person made enough of an impact to be known the world over?
Include at least 5 parts of the Hero’s Journey in your presentation.
Present for 4-7 minutes.
What should a presentation look like?
On your index card:• Name, Date, Period across the top.• Write down 3 (three) things you noticed about the
presentation.• Write down 1 (one) question you have about the
project.
A Singular Hero in History
by Alisha Adams, MJHS 2013
Martin Luther King, Jr.1929-1968
The “Unusual” Birth of a Pastor
Came from a long line of pastors in Georgia
Well educated◦ B.A. in 1948 from
Morehouse College◦ B.D. in 1951 from Crozer
Theological Seminary◦ Doctorate in 1955 from
Boston UniversityBecame pastor of the
Dexter Avenue Baptist Church in Montgomery, Alabama in 1954.
“Call” to Civil Rights & “Special” Speaking Ability
•“ He had a magnificent speaking ability, which enabled him to effectively express the demands of African Americans for social justice.” (World Book)
•Member of the leading organization to advance rights for Blacks.
•In Dec. 1955 he led the first great Black nonviolent demonstration—Bus Boycott.
“Trials” of Civil Disobedience
Inspired by Rosa Parks, Howard Thurman, and Gandhi.
Bus Boycott lasted a little over a year.◦Arrested◦Home Bombed◦Personal Abuse
“Achieving” Desegregation
1965 Campaign for Black Voting Rights
Man of the YearNobel Peace Prize
Martin Luther King with President Johnson
The Ultimate Unknown: Return Home
“Free at last, free at last, thank God Almighty, I'm free at last.”
A New “World” – A New America
http://youtu.be/nFcbpGK9_awThe Washington March
Works Cited
"Martin Luther King, Jr. (1929-1968)." BBC - History. BBC - History, n.d. Web. 25 Feb 2013. <http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/king_martin_luther.shtml>.
"Martin Luther King Jr. - Biography". Nobelprize.org. 26 Feb 2013 http://www.nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/peace/laureates/1964/king-bio.html
Garrow, David J. "King, Martin Luther, Jr." World Book Advanced. World Book, 2013. Web. 26 Feb. 2013.
HOMEWORK: Due Wed Nov 20
Go to the Class Website “Helpful Sources” check out the lists, or come up with your own.
Create a list of about 10-15 people you would be interested in researching.
Remember you may not get your first, or second, or third, or fourth pick…
You may change your topic but you cannot change topics after Fri Dec 13.