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Real World Heroes

Expository Writing and Media Assignment

Your task is to create a poster about someone you consider a hero or someone you admire. In this poster you will need to Include:

• A title and headings to indicate the different sections of the poster

• A minimum of one photo

• A brief timeline of important events in the hero’s life

• A quotation you have found about heroes, courage, bravery, etc. (be sure to indicate the speaker of the quotation)

• An expository paragraph using the structure taught in class, i.e. PPE format

The paragraph must:

• Have a topic sentence (clearly states why the person is a hero)

• Have at least two PPEs (Point, Proof, and Explain)

• Have a concluding sentence (clearly restates why the person is a hero)

• Be written in a formal tone (no “I,” no contractions, no overly casual language)

The poster must:

• Be visually appealing (not too crammed, and not too empty)

• Be shared with the class, i.e. projected as you present it

Brainstorming and Research

Who are some people you know of that might be considered heroes?

Paragraph Planner

|Topic Sentence: clearly and precisely introduce the hero; DON’T use the words “I,” “Yes,” or “No.” |

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|Point #1: first reason why they are a hero |

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|Proof #1: prove it with something they have done in their life |

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|Explanation #1: an explanation (2-3 sentences) of how/why this makes them a hero |

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|Transition / Point #2: a transitional word or phrase which leads into the next point, i.e. second reason why they are a hero |

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|Proof #2: prove it with something they have done in their life |

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|Explanation #2: an explanation (2-3 sentences) of how/why this makes them a hero |

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|Transition / Point #3: a transitional word or phrase which leads into the next point, i.e. third reason why they are a hero |

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|Proof #3: prove it with something they have done in their life |

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|Explanation #3: an explanation (2-3 sentences) of how/why this makes them a hero |

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|Concluding Sentence: reiterates the topic sentence by restating your main idea/opinion in a different, yet equally clear and precise way. |

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Real World Heroes

Expository Writing and Media Assignment

| |Curriculum Criteria |Comments |Grade |

|Constructi| | | |

|ng Meaning| | | |

| |Demonstrates accurate and sufficiently deep understanding of the | | |

| |hero chosen | | |

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|Developing| | | |

|and |Demonstrates original and creative ideas | | |

|Organizing|Provides effective and relevant supporting evidence | | |

|Content |Effectively explains ideas, tying them back to topic sentence | | |

| |Organizes ideas into a logical progression that is effective and | | |

| |engaging | | |

| |Effectively applies a planning process | | |

| |Creatively lays out all required elements of the poster | | |

|Form, | | | |

|Style, and|Writes complete sentences that communicate their meaning clearly and| | |

|Convention|accurately, varying sentence type, structure, and length and making | | |

|s |logical transitions between ideas | | |

| |Effectively applies paragraph format, including PPEs | | |

| |Correct use of conventions (spelling, punct-uation, grammar) | | |

| |Proofreading is evident | | |

|Fluency | | | |

| |Uses oral communication strategies to engage with audience | | |

| |Uses body language and gestures to reinforce meaning and engage with| | |

| |audience | | |

Learning Skills Criteria

|Responsibility |E |G |S |N |Completes and submits work according to agreed upon timelines |

|Organization |E |G |S |N |Identifies, gathers, evaluates, and uses information and resources to complete tasks |

|Independent Work |E |G |S |N |Uses class time appropriately to complete tasks |

|Initiative |E |G |S |N |Demonstrates curiosity and interest in learning |

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Heroic Quality/ Accomplishment

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