Mustang MinuteNovember 14, 2013

What do you think qualifies someone as a Hero in History? List some individuals that you think would qualify as a Hero in History? Why do you think this person/people qualify? Give a few reasons for each person you write down.

Heroes in History• What qualifies someone as a hero in history?• What is considered a “significant” contribution to

society?• Significant: Sufficiently great or important to be

worthy of attention; noteworthy

Questions to think about:What are the qualities of a hero?

Courage: overcomes fears and confronts challenges head on

Virtuosity: never foolishly audacious; always judicious and well skilled to cite and seize opportunities

Sacrifice: willing to cast off personal comforts for a higher cause or the welfare of others

Determination: “Impossible” doesn’t exist, unflinching in their determination

Focus: have definite motives, know what they want to achieve or establish

Compassion: always empathetic, benevolent, and shows tenderness to those ailing or in distress, embraces the attitude to serve others over self

Perseverance: if failure occurs they get over it and fight until they achieve success, never give up

Dedication: selflessly dedicated to their task and will focus their actions toward achievement

Honesty: honesty earns them the respect of others, helps establish the individual as a leader

Loyalty: faithfulness to whatever task they undertake, particular commitment to a cause or people

Intrepidity: courage remains unshaken despite challenges, determined to fight

Conviction: strong beliefs regarding a particular situation, unshakeable

Fortitude: encountering a deed that is dangerous with a positive outlook

Responsibility: take up any responsibility with sincerity and take it through to its logical conclusions

Wisdom: most desired quality, do things because they know them to be right, not just for self, they know more than others

The basics of the Presentation:

You will need to be able to answer the following questions about your hero in history:◦How does _____’s life mirror the hero’s journey?

How does this qualify this person for “Hero” status?

◦Has this person changed the world for the better through their contributions?

◦Has this person made enough of an impact to be known the world over?

Include at least 5 parts of the Hero’s Journey in your presentation.

Present for 4-7 minutes.

What should a presentation look like?

On your index card:• Name, Date, Period across the top.• Write down 3 (three) things you noticed about the

presentation.• Write down 1 (one) question you have about the

project.

A Singular Hero in History

by Alisha Adams, MJHS 2013

Martin Luther King, Jr.1929-1968

The “Unusual” Birth of a Pastor

Came from a long line of pastors in Georgia

Well educated◦ B.A. in 1948 from

Morehouse College◦ B.D. in 1951 from Crozer

Theological Seminary◦ Doctorate in 1955 from

Boston UniversityBecame pastor of the

Dexter Avenue Baptist Church in Montgomery, Alabama in 1954.

“Call” to Civil Rights & “Special” Speaking Ability

•“ He had a magnificent speaking ability, which enabled him to effectively express the demands of African Americans for social justice.” (World Book)

•Member of the leading organization to advance rights for Blacks.

•In Dec. 1955 he led the first great Black nonviolent demonstration—Bus Boycott.

“Trials” of Civil Disobedience

Inspired by Rosa Parks, Howard Thurman, and Gandhi.

Bus Boycott lasted a little over a year.◦Arrested◦Home Bombed◦Personal Abuse

“Achieving” Desegregation

1965 Campaign for Black Voting Rights

Man of the YearNobel Peace Prize

Martin Luther King with President Johnson

The Ultimate Unknown: Return Home

“Free at last, free at last, thank God Almighty, I'm free at last.”

A New “World” – A New America

http://youtu.be/nFcbpGK9_awThe Washington March

Works Cited

 "Martin Luther King, Jr. (1929-1968)." BBC - History. BBC - History, n.d. Web. 25 Feb 2013. <http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/king_martin_luther.shtml>.

"Martin Luther King Jr. - Biography". Nobelprize.org. 26 Feb 2013 http://www.nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/peace/laureates/1964/king-bio.html

Garrow, David J. "King, Martin Luther, Jr." World Book Advanced. World Book, 2013. Web.  26 Feb. 2013. 

HOMEWORK: Due Wed Nov 20

Go to the Class Website “Helpful Sources” check out the lists, or come up with your own.

Create a list of about 10-15 people you would be interested in researching.

Remember you may not get your first, or second, or third, or fourth pick…

You may change your topic but you cannot change topics after Fri Dec 13.