https://padlet.com/DrGerryHill/Padlet01 Choose TWO of the “heroic” quotes from the three slides shown in class and post a response on the site to this question: “Who is a hero to me in my daily life?” Your answer must make reference to the two quotes you have selected (either in part or as a whole) explaining how the concept(s) in the quotes are shown in your daily life hero en-us 2019-05-03 12:52:32 UTC 2024-11-21 13:06:14 UTC hello@padlet.com DrGerryHill https://padlet.com/DrGerryHill/Padlet01/wish/356573752 Make sure that you are following all class instructions for posting proper, detailed responses on this site.  Always be respectful of each other's opinions and be thorough in your explanations.  Please include appropriate textual evidence or support for your opinions.  Just because you THINK it does not mean it can be VALIDATED!  As my graduate professor told me once, "I don't care what you THINK. I only care about what you can PROVE!" Good words to live by on here!
-Dr. Hill]]> 2019-05-03 12:52:32 UTC https://padlet.com/DrGerryHill/Padlet01/wish/356573752 TrippGreene7th https://padlet.com/DrGerryHill/Padlet01/wish/374768144 A hero in my life would be my Dad because like Christopher Reeve says "a hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles." This describes my Dad because he has overcome many hardships in his life and continued to love and care for me and my family. Robert Downey Jr. says, "I think that we all do heroic things, but hero is not a noun it is a verb." When Downey says this, its like he is describing my Dad because most people say they will do something but never do and that is the opposite of my Dad.]]> 2019-08-15 14:05:19 UTC https://padlet.com/DrGerryHill/Padlet01/wish/374768144 JackEmbleton7th https://padlet.com/DrGerryHill/Padlet01/wish/374841837 The Hero in my life is my life is my grandfather because he does things for other people without thinking about it twice. As Robert Downey Jr. says "I think that we all do heroic things, but hero is not a noun it's a verb.", my grandfather may not be a hero for what he is but he is a hero for what he does. "Sometimes, to do what is right, we have to give up the things we want most. even our dreams." -Spiderman. My grandfather has sacrificed his time for our family and he would do anything for anyone before himself. ]]> 2019-08-15 18:07:05 UTC https://padlet.com/DrGerryHill/Padlet01/wish/374841837 AnaSofiaHurst7th https://padlet.com/DrGerryHill/Padlet01/wish/374842110 I would say a hero in my life is my mom because she is one of the most hardworking and genuine people I know. One of the quotes that I would say really connects to why my mom is a hero is "I think a hero is any person really intent on making this a better place for all people" by Maya Angelou. This quote represents her because she is constantly trying to better herself and the people around her in a positive way. Lastly, my mom has been threw many hardships in her life, yet she still has the strength to be a strong and loving mom despite everything she goes threw. The quote that resembles this is a quote by Christopher Reeve that says "A hero is an ordinary individual who finds strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles." ]]> 2019-08-15 18:08:03 UTC https://padlet.com/DrGerryHill/Padlet01/wish/374842110 MalloryWild7th https://padlet.com/DrGerryHill/Padlet01/wish/374904038 My art teacher Mrs. Baker is a hero to me in my daily life. She constantly asks me how I am in the halls, encourages me in class, and helps everyone who needs it. She is an authentic, caring, and dedicated teacher. A quote that represents her well is "I think a hero is any person really intent on making this a better place for all people" by Maya Angelou. Mrs. Baker constantly helps everyone make a classroom environment where everyone is treated with full respect and kindness and also challenged a good amount.  She also represents all the parts of the quote "How to be a Superhero," especially encouraging others and giving without expectation. Mrs. Baker is my hero in daily life because she puts other people before herself, and to me that is heroic. ]]> 2019-08-15 23:52:58 UTC https://padlet.com/DrGerryHill/Padlet01/wish/374904038 WillCarter7th https://padlet.com/DrGerryHill/Padlet01/wish/375065172 The hero in my life is my grandma. I choose my grandma because she is kind and encouraging. She always looks for the positive in people and is nice to everyone. She has something encouraging to say every time I see her. I think the first part of the How to Be a Superhero in real life quote represents her well. It says "Be Kind, Keep your Word, Encourage others." She does all of those better than anybody else I've met. The second reason I choose her is because she is strong. Her husband died over twenty years ago and she still is going strong. She did not let that struggle get in the way. The quote by Batman reflects that part of her. "What defines us is how well we rise after falling."]]> 2019-08-16 16:51:53 UTC https://padlet.com/DrGerryHill/Padlet01/wish/375065172 annakatemartin7th https://padlet.com/DrGerryHill/Padlet01/wish/375088194 The hero in my life is my mom because she always puts other first and is nice to everyone. The quote by Maya Angelou best describes her, "I think a hero is any person really intent on making this a better place for all people." This describes her best because she is constantly spreading joy around to everybody. The next quotes that describes her is a line form how to be a superhero, "Offer help without waiting to be asked." My mom always asked if I need help even if she is really busy. This shows that she puts others first.]]> 2019-08-16 18:14:51 UTC https://padlet.com/DrGerryHill/Padlet01/wish/375088194 thomasch2 https://padlet.com/DrGerryHill/Padlet01/wish/375147950 The hero in my life is my mom, because she puts up with everything I do. I don't make the smartest decisions in life but she shows me how and what's right in life. I feel like this one quote describes her best by Christopher Reeve "A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles. "This describes her most because what she goes through each day in the work world then also having to deal with me and my brothers. I feel like this quote by John Mather also describes her as well. "A mentor enables a person to achieve. A hero shows what achievement looks like."]]> 2019-08-17 03:45:31 UTC https://padlet.com/DrGerryHill/Padlet01/wish/375147950 AlyssaMudry7th https://padlet.com/DrGerryHill/Padlet01/wish/375546539 My hero in my life is my mom, because she's always there when I need her even when I might've not done the best thing. She always puts my siblings and I needs above hers without thinking twice. The quote that best describes her is by Christopher Reeve and states "A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles". She works 12 hour night shift as a nurse and still makes time to get my brother from school and make dinner. As Robert Downey Jr. says "I think that we all do heroic things, but hero is not a noun it's a verb."]]> 2019-08-19 23:36:57 UTC https://padlet.com/DrGerryHill/Padlet01/wish/375546539 AllieBrasher7th https://padlet.com/DrGerryHill/Padlet01/wish/375566246 The hero in my life is my dad, he is always there for me even when I don't deserve it. He is the only person who can always make me laugh when I'm angry or sad. A quote that describes him is by Robert Downey Jr. "I think we all do heroic things, but hero is not a noun it's a verb." Another quote that describes him perfectly is by Spiderman, and it says "Sometimes to do what's right, we have to give up the things we want the most. Even our dreams." My dad puts my families needs above everything, and sacrifices so much for us. He is selfless and teaches me everyday how to be a better person.]]> 2019-08-20 01:28:01 UTC https://padlet.com/DrGerryHill/Padlet01/wish/375566246 beasleyja https://padlet.com/DrGerryHill/Padlet01/wish/375567328 The hero in my life is my grandpa. He is my hero because he is always there for me no matter what i do and gives me the best advice. He always puts others before himself and knows how to make your day. I think the quote that best describes my grandpa is by Christopher Reeve. It says " A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles. This describes him best because he lives this everyday. ]]> 2019-08-20 01:33:00 UTC https://padlet.com/DrGerryHill/Padlet01/wish/375567328 golebiewskimatt7th https://padlet.com/DrGerryHill/Padlet01/wish/375576151 The hero in my daily life is my mom, because she's a single parent and has had to raise me by herself. The first quote that I liked the most was the Spiderman quote saying, "Sometimes to do what's right. We have to give up the things we want the most. Even our dreams." My mom moved to the states after my brother and sister were born to help them get the best life they could. but sadly it didn't work out as well as she hoped it would. Then once I was born she saw me as another opportunity to do better, but my dad let her after  I was born so she did it by herself. And she has given up a lot to just allow me to go to GAC. The second quote I thought that resembled my mom the best was the Christopher Reeve quote about what a hero is, because she has gone through a lot in her life. Sadly most of it bad, but she has persevered better than anyone could ever. ]]> 2019-08-20 02:11:05 UTC https://padlet.com/DrGerryHill/Padlet01/wish/375576151