The learners will:

• identify characteristics of a hero by selecting someone that he/she believes is heroic, by listing/mapping the “heroic qualities” of that individual, and presenting this to the class.
  
  
• create a definition for heroism by analyzing and applying the identified qualities.
  
  
• identify a heroic characteristic he/she has demonstrated, or a family member has demonstrated, explaining an event in which he/she gave something to someone else.
  
  
• connect the act of giving to developing the definition of philanthropy.
  
  
• demonstrate an understanding of heroic characters represented in Greek mythology as related to philanthropic actions.
  
  
• visualize and produce a color illustration depicting a character explained to him/her through representative literature.
  
  
• identify qualities inherent in the Code of Chivalry in a classical text involving Arthurian legend.
  
  
• compare and contrast Greek definitions of heroism and those of the Anglo-Saxon heritage.
  
  
• create an improvised scene reflecting understanding of mythical heroism as applied to a modern day setting.
  
  
• demonstrate knowledge of philanthropy expressed in Arthurian legend.
  
  
• develop, in writing, the definition of heroes and public advocacy from Lesson One: What Is a Hero?
  
  
• identify advocacy and philanthropy in context of societal norms in text and media.
  
  
• define the aspects of advocacy by breaking it down to its components.
  
  
• research and support an opinion with factual evidence.
  
  
• compose a persuasive essay demonstrating the elements of grammar, usage, content in subject and philanthropy.
  
  
• demonstrate personal advocacy through a service learning activity.
  
  
• identify service opportunities within varied community settings related to personal interest.
  
  
• compile and publish a service guide that includes opportunities for young people to access as a resource.
  
  
• create an artistic reflection to express his/her personal effective response to ideas encountered throughout the unit.

• Rubrics found in Lesson One: “What Is a Hero?” Heroism in Greek Mythology, Lesson Two: Heroism in English Myth and Lesson Three: Questioning Our Definition—Acts of Courage
  
  
• Teacher-constructed quizzes and tests on content in Greek and British mythology
  
  
• Persuasive essay evaluation
  
  
• Teacher observation
  
  
• Completion of reflection activities
  
  
• Evaluation of visual and theater arts activities
  
  
• Daily writing progress is evaluated, writing journals

Prior to Lesson Four: Heroism—Opportunities for Action, which is the service learning component, arrangements are to be made to either visit a non-profit organization such as a local food bank or service organization, or have a speaker from one or two organizations speak to the class(es).