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15 March 2017
Elementary Heroes
Note to the teacher
century learning skills
Our children are riding the great wave of technology today. They now have facts and procedures at their fingertips. Teachers have to equip their students with a new set of skills that allow them to thrive in today’s global economy. The activities in The Star’s Newspaper-in-Education pullout combine literacy skills with content to build this set of skills. The key below indicates the skills integrated into the activities in this pullout.
Critical thinking l Identify l Reason l Measure l Organise
Creative thinking l Imagine l Brainstorm l Connect
Being extraordinary MENTION the word “hero” and most people will be quick to think of superheroes like Iron Man and Captain America. This is because superhero movies are so popular nowadays that it is easy to forget that heroes exist in real life, too. real-life heroes may not have superpowers, but they are capable of making a big difference through their actions. The Star Golden Hearts Award celebrates Malaysians who have carried out heroic deeds. Last year, 10 individuals and groups received the award.
NiE activity 1 Critical thinking
l Identify l Reason l Measure
Problem solving l Question l Research
Communicating l Oral l Aural
An adjective is a word used to describe a noun. As mentioned earlier, heroes are often described as “brave”, “selfless” and “sacrificial”. These are all adjectives. In groups of four, look in The Star for a picture of a person who has carried out a heroic deed. Cut it out and paste it in the space provided. Then, think of eight adjectives that can be used to describe the hero. At least three words must be taken from The Star. Cut out the words and paste them next to the picture. Remember to write down the name of the hero, and his heroic deed. Exchange papers with another group. Do you agree with their descriptions? Ask them to explain words that you don’t understand.
Among them was Marie Christie robert from Sabah. The 27-year-old donated 61% of her liver to her former teacher Cikgu Cheong, whose liver was failing. It saved his life. When you read stories such as this, you will notice similar qualities or characteristics in the heroes. They are brave, selfless and sacrificial. In other words, they are not afraid of challenges and are willing to go the extra mile for other people. Look around you. Do you see anyone who has the qualities of a hero? Are you a hero, too?
Collaborating
ExamPlE Name of hero: Marie Christie Robert Heroic deed: Donated 61% of her liver to her former teacher Cikgu Cheong, whose liver was failing.
l Listen l Contribute respectfully l Compromise l Attain goal
Eight qualities: Brave
Noble
Selfless
Incredible
Sacrificial
Steadfast
Reliable
Plucky
Name of hero: __________________________________
Eight qualities:
Heroic deed: ____________________________________
Paste the adjectives here Paste the picture here
l Invent
Problem solving l Question l Research l Recreate l Present
Critical thinking
Communicating l Oral l Non-verbal
Date: __________
NiE activity 2 l Identify l Reason l Measure
Creative thinking l Imagine l Connect l Invent
Dear ____________________,
Communicating l Written
l Written l Aural
Collaborating l Listen l Contribute respectfully l Compromise
You are my hero! Thank you for___________________________________________ _____________________________________________________. Without your ________________________, I would not have been able
On a sheet of A4 paper, create a note of appreciation for a hero in your life. Express your thanks for what he has done, and how he has brought positive change in your life. Use the template here as a guide. You may use pictures and words taken from The Star to make your note stand out. After you’re done, deliver the note to your hero!
to ___________________________________________________. I feel ________________________________________________. I think you are __________________________________________. I hope _______________________________________________. From, ________________
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