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Exploring the Concept of Heroism in "The Man in the Water" by Roger Rosenblatt

This group activity involves defining and comparing the concept of heroism based on the essay "The Man in the Water" by Roger Rosenblatt. Participants take on different roles to discuss, summarize, illustrate, connect, and analyze the text to deepen comprehension. After reading, they answer questions about the concerns, purpose, heroic actions, qualities, contrasting forces, victory, and public fascination related to the essay.

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Exploring the Concept of Heroism in "The Man in the Water" by Roger Rosenblatt

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  1. Bell RingerAugust 22, 2012 1.Define in your own words the term: hero. 2.Look up the word hero in the dictionary and write the correct definition. 3.Compare your definitions.

  2. Group Jobs • Discussion Leader: comes up with 3-5 questions about the text in order to clarify or assure comprehension for all group members • Summarizer: summarizes the text for the group to assure the same comprehension for all group members • Illustrator: will draw some kind (picture, symbol, etc.) of representation of the text • Connector: will connect the text with self or world (must illustrate/justify this connection) • Word Wizard: will create a list of words (found within the text) that help establish the text’s mood and justify their importance

  3. After you read… • After you have read the text and finished your group work answer these questions: • What event is Rosenblatt (the author) concerned about in his essay? What is Rosenblatt’s purpose for writing this essay? • What heroic thing did the man in the water do? • Which two qualities of the man made him fascinating in Rosenblatt’s (the author) opinion? • What two forces are contrasted in the essay? • What is the victory of the man in the water? • Why were people so riveted by the disaster? • Determine the difference between heroic altruism and unhealthy self-sacrifice.

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