WHO IS YOUR HERO?

TOPIC: Choose one of the following:

1. a favorite　fictional character from manga, tv, or movies (for example, Batman)

2. someone in your life who has taught and helped you a lot (for example, your parents)

3. a famous person (dead or alive) of whom you are a big fan (i.e. a singer, actor, politician,

historical

person, artist, and so on)

1/ Explain the character and the story. Who is s/he? Talk about their personality in the story. What

challenges does s/he face? Why do you like him/her? Are you similar to this character? What is your

favorite part of the story?

2/ Is there someone in your life that you admire and who teaches and helps you? Who is s/he? What have

they taught you? How has s/he helped you? Do you have a favorite memory　with this person?

3/ Are you a big fan of a famous person? Why are you a big fan? What has this person done? Talk about this

person’s life and accomplishments.

Your presentation should be 2-3 minutes long. Make a large poster which includes pictures of the

person.

Don't forget to:

1. Welcome your audience (choose one):

Good morning.

Good afternoon.

Hello everyone.

2. Introduce your subject (choose one):

Today, I would like to tell you about ….

I chose … as my hero because ….

My presentation is about someone who I have admired for a long time: ….

3. Give a preview your topics (use all three):

To start, I’ll describe　….

Then, I’ll tell you about ….

Finally, I’ll talk about ….

4. Sum up:

In conclusion, because of A, B, and C, … is someone I admire very much / is my favorite fictional

character.

4. Thank your audience　(choose one):

Many thanks for your attention.

Thank you very much.

SHORT EXAMPLE

Good morning. I chose my grandmother as my hero because she taught me a lot. To start, I’ll

describe her personality. Then, I’ll tell you about some nice memories I have with her. Finally, I’ll talk

about what she taught me about love.

My grandmother was a very funny, strong, loving, independent person. She worked very hard all her

life and raised four children. She liked to laugh and was very open-hearted. She spoke very directly and was

always very honest about her feelings.

My grandmother always had a very large garden and many animals. I never came to my

grandmother’s house when there weren’t dogs or cats. I have good memories of walking in her garden with

her. When I was a little girl, she allowed me to explore outside and encouraged me to use my imagination.

Of course, she cooked with the vegetables she grew. She grew pumpkins, beans, corn, tomatoes,

zucchini, cherries, peaches, and more! She was a wonderful cook. There was so much food that she would

can it (save it in jars) and give it away. I loved to eat her pumpkin pie and watch TV with her.

My grandmother was wonderful to talk with. She was very open-minded. She also was very good at

seeing the hearts of other people. When I was a teenager, I always had the feeling that her love was

unconditional. She gave her love freely.

In conclusion, because of her kindness, warmth, and independence my grandmother is

someone I admire very much. Thank you very much.

MAKE A POSTER

You can include any kind of picture about that person. Small Example:

Johnny Depp has an unusual sense of style. He often wears hats and has tattoos.

He has starred in many films, including Edward Scissorhands and Pirates of the Caribbean.

His partner is Vanessa Paradis, a French singer/actress, with whom he has two children. They live in France.

EXAMPLE OF MAPPING:

1. Who is your hero? Write their name here: Johnny Depp

2. This person is (circle one) a fictional character, someone I know, or

3. In the squares, write down words you think of when you think about this person.

France jewelry tattoos singing private

restaurant owner pirate intelligent long hair daughter

Ed Wood son hats music band eccentric

rebellious Edward Scissorhands funny Tim Burton Vanessa Paradis

4. Cut out the squares.

5. Put them into categories.

Personal Life Work Fashion Personality

France singing jewelry private

Vanessa Paradis pirate tattoos funny

daughter Ed Wood hats eccentric

Edward Scissorhands rebellious

6. Use the words in your squares to make sentences.

*Johnny Depp lives in France with his partner, Vanessa Paradis, and their son and daughter.

*He has an unusual fashion sense. He has long hair and tattoos. He often wears hats and jewelry.

7. Add more sentences using presentation language and organize them.

a famous person.