Provide a metaview, lifting students into a wider view of the concept. Use another medium (not reading or writing) to connect students' personal knowing to the concept (i.e. visual arts, music, movement, metaphor, etc.) Involve learners in reflective production that blends the emotional and the cognitive.
View film clips of great film heroes. List common characteristics
Objective: To recognize common characteristics of heroes; to realize for every great monster there is a hero who conquers.
Activity: View 15-min. film clips of great heroes; discuss/list common characteristics these heroes share. Explain they will now study a hero from an earlier age who uses his own unique characteristics to save the day.
