U3-W3: Who is the REAL Hero of The
Lightning Thief. Constructing Conclusions.

Analyze the commercial about
“heroes” and paraphrase (put in your own words) its message.
Use details from The
Lightning Thief that contribute to the message.
STARBUCKS.
 WWE commercial about heroes – can be found on
Youtube.

U3-W3: Who is the REAL Hero of The Lightning Thief &
Constructing a Conclusion
Lesson
Vocabulary
 Conclusion
 Wrap-up
 Conclusive
Transitions
 Summary
Transitions
 Final Transitions
Connection
In our last sessions, we’ve been defining our own definition of a “hero”. Then, determining 3 REASONS (character traits) that represent what that hero is, we support that definition & reasons with at least 6-8 heroic moments
(scenes) in the text.
We learned that using a checklist can assure that all necessary components of writing are included.
Today, we finalize our analysis of the “hero’s journey” by writing a conclusion that wraps up the major points
(without repeating detail nor introducing new details) and providing advice to the audience about our final thoughts about TRUE HEROES reasonably contributes to being a hero.

 Effective Essayists summarize the analysis of the argument and create advice to construct a conclusion.
 W.6.1; W.6.1e; W.6.9; RL.6.1
 DOK2; DOK4

Which conclusive statement best contributes to the importance of friendship in the Harry Potter Sorcerer’s
Stone?
A. In the future, people should remember individually everyone has strengths and weaknesses, but together in friendship, they can be unstoppable.
B. In the future, Harry should remember that he has good friends.
C. In the future, remember that there are friends for a reason, friends for a season, and friends for a life-time.

Friendship is appreciating others for who they are and who appreciate you in return; much like unconditional love just as Percy and Grover reveal throughout their journey. For example when
Percy shares “I felt so relieved, I wanted to cry, though I didn't think that would be very heroic. Grover was the only friend I'd ever had for longer than a few months. I wasn't sure what good a satyr could do against the forces of the dead, but I felt better knowing he'd be with me.” It is clear that in this scene, Percy loves Grover for the kind of “person” he is. He doesn't care that Grover isn't the most ferocious protector on the planet; Percy just wants a great friend along for the ride. Rather than worry about status and about belonging to the right group of friends, Percy cares more about being with people he truly likes. Although friendship may be considered the most important trait, loyalty is equally important.

1.
Therefore,
2.
In my final analysis,
1.
It is clear that the main points of being a hero are…
2.
So what readers should really know about heroes is…
1.
Perhaps people should…
2.
In the future people should…

Use the checklist for each section (Intro; Body; Conclusion) to develop the argumentative essay.
INTRODUCTION…
1.
Define “hero”
2.
Summarize Lightning Thief
3.
Thesis statement (3 reasons (character traits that represent a hero)
BODY SECTION…(repeat 3 times)
1.
FOCUS STATEMENT (define the character trait)
2.
Transition for TBE,
3.
Cite or Paraphrase TBE
4.
Transition for ANALYSIS
5.
Explain importance of the TBE (inference)
6.
PARAGRAPH CONNECTOR (refer to model)
CONCLUSION…
1.
Conclusive Transition
2.
Summarize main points (avoid repeating)
3.
**DO NOT INTRODUCE NEW TBE OR DETAILS
4.
Provide advice to the audience about “heroes”