142 Greek Myths: Supplemental Guide 7A | Hercules
Word Work: Courage
- In the read-aloud you heard, “Hercules had the strength and
courage of a lion.” - Say the word courage with me.
- Courage is bravery and the ability to do something diffi cult and
dangerous. - It took all of Jasmina’s courage to speak in front of the whole
class. - Have you ever done something that took all your courage? Try
to use the word courage when you tell about it.
[Ask two or three students. If necessary, guide and/or rephrase the
students’ responses: “I used all my courage to.. .”] - What’s the word we’ve been talking about?
Use a Making Choices activity for follow-up. Directions: I am going
to read several scenarios to you. If what I describe is something
that takes courage to do stand up and say, “That takes courage.”
If what I describe is something that does not take courage to do,
stay seated and say, “That does not take courage.”
[Explain that students may have different opinions about which
things do and do not take courage to do. You may wish to call on
two students to share their thoughts.] - learning to swim
- going to the doctor’s offi ce
- asking the teacher for help
- trying new foods
- telling someone not to bother you
- asking someone to play with you
Complete Remainder of the Lesson Later in the Day