1. What makes a hero?
QW 1: What kind of man gives his life for his brothers?
*Think of characteristics---you can write
complete sentences, create a list, or brainstorm.
QW 2: Have heroes always existed?
QW 3: Are heroes necessary in culture---what greater purpose do they serve?

2. Murph: The Protector http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cLf9kQEwG9E
Watch the clip and compare the characteristics you came up with to those given.
Honor
Courage
Commitment
Sacrifice
Made everyone want to be better

3. Murph the Protector Watch 2nd clip
(min. 1:35 – 4:43)
Read article; be sure to annotate it:
Ex. on next slide
Complete assignment
Put your name on the article handout and be sure to make at least 10 annotations (each one should include a comment).
After reading and annotating, you will write TWO complete ACES paragraphs in response to the following prompts (on next slide). Your paragraphs needs to include text support (as part of your elaboration).

4. After reading and annotating, write TWO complete ACES paragraphs (one for each question) in response to the following prompts. Your paragraphs need to include text support (as part of your elaboration).
Murph is generally acclaimed as a modern hero. Which characteristic did he possess that most qualifies him for this title? Explain.
How might the lone survivor, Luttrell, feel? What is his obligation to the memory of the other men? Explain.

5. Sample ACES paragraph: Which characteristic did he possess that most qualifies him for this title?
Lieutenant Michael Murph showed selfless loyalty in a dire circumstance, making him a modern hero. When outnumbered and attacked in Asadabad Afghanistan, he willingly went under enemy fire in order to save and protect others. He gave up cover and stayed calm while radioing for help. Even when shot in the back, he continued to seek help with calm determination. His efforts saved one life and enabled the other fallen to be recovered. Though many others still died, their families could have closure with bodies to bury. Murph gave the ultimate sacrifice, and he did it willingly. He had the option to seek cover, but he chose to be loyal to his men, making him a hero.

6. Annotating a Text Annotation is a key component of close reading
Make brief comments in the margins. Use any white space available - inside cover, random blank pages
Circle or put boxes, triangles, or clouds around words or phrases.
These should be significant in someway---provide insight, show detail or style, prompt a question, or offer clarification.
Use abbreviations or symbols - brackets, stars, exclamation points, question marks, numbers, etc.
Connect words, phrases, ideas, circles, boxes, etc. with lines or arrows.
Underline – CAUTION: Use this method sparingly. Underline only a few words. Always combine with another method such as comment. Never underline an entire passage.
If you can’t write ON a text, use post-it notes.

7. What do I annotate? Ask questions (essential to active reading).
Comment on the actions or development of a character. Does the character change? Why? How? the result?
Comment on something that intrigues, impresses, amuses, shocks, puzzles, disturbs, repulses, aggravates, etc.
Comment on lines / quotations you think are especially significant, powerful, or meaningful.
Express agreement or disagreement.
Summarize key events. Make predictions.
Connect ideas to each other or to other texts.
Note anything you would like to discuss or do not understand.
Note how the author uses language. Note the significance if you can.
o effects of word choice (diction) or sentence structure or type (syntax)
point of view / effect reliability of narrator
repetition of words, phrases, actions, events - patterns motifs or cluster ideas
narrative pace / time / order of sequence of events tone / mood
Irony
imagery
contrasts / contradictions / juxtapositions / shifts themes
allusions setting / historical period