Title: Teacher’s Guide to Using the MY HERO Create Program
Description: Students of all ages can publish online tributes to their heroes on the MY HERO Create Web design program. This lesson plan gives an overview of the Create Program and shows how to develop individual hero stories into MY HERO webpages.
Standard(s):
[ELA] (6) 8: Compose in persuasive mode for a specific purpose and audience, including clearly stated opinions with supporting details and reasons or examples to influence thought or action.
[ELA] (6) 9: Utilize vocabulary and spelling skills, including using homonyms, synonyms, and antonyms in writing.
[ELA] (6) 10: Use punctuation correctly in writing, including apostrophes to show possession and semicolons joining two independent clauses.
[ELA] (6) 11: Apply the rules governing capitalization of proper adjectives, map directions and regions of the country, seasons, titles, words showing family relationships, subjects and courses, and divided quotations.
[ELA] (6) 13: Utilize resource materials for supporting evidence in compositions.
[ELA] (6) 14: Use organizing and paraphrasing in the research process.
[ELA] (7) 9: Compose in descriptive, narrative, expository, and persuasive modes with a thesis sentence and introductory, supporting, and concluding paragraphs when appropriate.
[ELA] (7) 10: Apply mechanics in writing, including commas to set off nouns of address and following introductory phrases and clauses.
[ELA] (7) 13: Apply steps in the research process to identify a problem or issue, locate resources and information, and present findings.
[ELA] (8) 8: Write in narrative, expository, and persuasive modes with attention to descriptive elements.
[ELA] (8) 9: Apply mechanics in writing, including punctuating titles using quotation marks, underlining, or italics and using semicolons, conjunctive adverbs, and commas to join two independent clauses or to correct run-on sentences.
[ELA] (8) 13: Combine all aspects of the research process to compose a report.
[ELA2010] (6) 22: Write informative or explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content. [W.6.2]
[ELA2010] (6) 24: Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. (Grade-specific expectations for writing types are defined in standards 21-23 above.) [W.6.4]
[ELA2010] (6) 28: Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources; assess the credibility of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and providing basic bibliographic information for sources. [W.6.8]
[ELA2010] (6) 35: Include multimedia components (e.g., graphics, images, music, sound) and visual displays in presentations to clarify information. [SL.6.5]
[ELA2010] (7) 21: Write informative or explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content. [W.7.2]
[ELA2010] (7) 23: Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. (Grade-specific expectations for writing types are defined in standards 20-22 above.) [W.7.4]
[ELA2010] (7) 27: Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, using search terms effectively; assess the credibility and accuracy of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation. [W.7.8]
[ELA2010] (7) 34: Include multimedia components and visual displays in presentations to clarify claims and findings and emphasize salient points. [SL.7.5]
[ELA2010] (8) 21: Write informative or explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content. [W.8.2]
[ELA2010] (8) 23: Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. (Grade-specific expectations for writing types are defined in standards 20-22 above.) [W.8.4]
[ELA2010] (8) 27: Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, using search terms effectively; assess the credibility and accuracy of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation. [W.8.8]
[ELA2010] (8) 34: Integrate multimedia and visual displays into presentations to clarify information, strengthen claims and evidence, and add interest. [SL.8.5]

Title: Teacher’s Guide to Using the MY HERO Create Program
Description: Students of all ages can publish online tributes to their heroes on the MY HERO Create Web design program. This lesson plan gives an overview of the Create Program and shows how to develop individual hero stories into MY HERO webpages.
Standard(s):
[ELA] (6) 8: Compose in persuasive mode for a specific purpose and audience, including clearly stated opinions with supporting details and reasons or examples to influence thought or action.
[ELA] (6) 9: Utilize vocabulary and spelling skills, including using homonyms, synonyms, and antonyms in writing.
[ELA] (6) 10: Use punctuation correctly in writing, including apostrophes to show possession and semicolons joining two independent clauses.
[ELA] (6) 11: Apply the rules governing capitalization of proper adjectives, map directions and regions of the country, seasons, titles, words showing family relationships, subjects and courses, and divided quotations.
[ELA] (6) 13: Utilize resource materials for supporting evidence in compositions.
[ELA] (6) 14: Use organizing and paraphrasing in the research process.
[ELA] (7) 9: Compose in descriptive, narrative, expository, and persuasive modes with a thesis sentence and introductory, supporting, and concluding paragraphs when appropriate.
[ELA] (7) 10: Apply mechanics in writing, including commas to set off nouns of address and following introductory phrases and clauses.
[ELA] (7) 13: Apply steps in the research process to identify a problem or issue, locate resources and information, and present findings.
[ELA] (8) 8: Write in narrative, expository, and persuasive modes with attention to descriptive elements.
[ELA] (8) 9: Apply mechanics in writing, including punctuating titles using quotation marks, underlining, or italics and using semicolons, conjunctive adverbs, and commas to join two independent clauses or to correct run-on sentences.
[ELA] (8) 13: Combine all aspects of the research process to compose a report.
[ELA2010] (6) 22: Write informative or explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content. [W.6.2]
[ELA2010] (6) 24: Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. (Grade-specific expectations for writing types are defined in standards 21-23 above.) [W.6.4]
[ELA2010] (6) 28: Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources; assess the credibility of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and providing basic bibliographic information for sources. [W.6.8]
[ELA2010] (6) 35: Include multimedia components (e.g., graphics, images, music, sound) and visual displays in presentations to clarify information. [SL.6.5]
[ELA2010] (7) 21: Write informative or explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content. [W.7.2]
[ELA2010] (7) 23: Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. (Grade-specific expectations for writing types are defined in standards 20-22 above.) [W.7.4]
[ELA2010] (7) 27: Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, using search terms effectively; assess the credibility and accuracy of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation. [W.7.8]
[ELA2010] (7) 34: Include multimedia components and visual displays in presentations to clarify claims and findings and emphasize salient points. [SL.7.5]
[ELA2010] (8) 21: Write informative or explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content. [W.8.2]
[ELA2010] (8) 23: Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. (Grade-specific expectations for writing types are defined in standards 20-22 above.) [W.8.4]
[ELA2010] (8) 27: Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, using search terms effectively; assess the credibility and accuracy of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation. [W.8.8]
[ELA2010] (8) 34: Integrate multimedia and visual displays into presentations to clarify information, strengthen claims and evidence, and add interest. [SL.8.5]

Title: Can We Talk?
Description: This is a good activity to help students learn to correctly write dialogue. "Can We Talk? Grades 4-6 Summary: A great lesson to help remind students the skills involved in using dialogue in their writing."
Standard(s):
[ELA] (4) 8: Compose descriptive texts using an introductory paragraph, sensory details, vivid language, and a conclusion.
[ELA] (4) 10: Apply mechanics in writing, including capitalization of business and friendly letter parts and envelope addresses and use of punctuation, including apostrophe with contractions; underlining or italicizing of book titles; and commas to separate items in a series and in a physical address.
[ELA] (5) 7: Compose expository texts using an introductory paragraph that includes a main idea; supporting paragraphs with a minimum of three reasons, explanations, or steps in a process; and a conclusion.
[ELA] (5) 9: Apply mechanics in writing, including capitalization of first word in a direct quotation and use of punctuation, including quotation marks and comma with direct quotations, colon to introduce a list, and commas after introductory words, with a noun of direct address, and in a compound sentence.
[ELA] (6) 8: Compose in persuasive mode for a specific purpose and audience, including clearly stated opinions with supporting details and reasons or examples to influence thought or action.
[ELA] (6) 10: Use punctuation correctly in writing, including apostrophes to show possession and semicolons joining two independent clauses.
[ELA] (7) 9: Compose in descriptive, narrative, expository, and persuasive modes with a thesis sentence and introductory, supporting, and concluding paragraphs when appropriate.
[ELA] (7) 10: Apply mechanics in writing, including commas to set off nouns of address and following introductory phrases and clauses.
[ELA2010] (4) 24: Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, descriptive details, and clear event sequences. [W.4.3]
[ELA2010] (4) 39: Demonstrate command of the conventions of Standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. [L.4.2]
[ELA2010] (5) 24: Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, descriptive details, and clear event sequences. [W.5.3]
[ELA2010] (5) 39: Demonstrate command of the conventions of Standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. [L.5.2]
[ELA2010] (6) 23: Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences. [W.6.3]
[ELA2010] (6) 24: Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. (Grade-specific expectations for writing types are defined in standards 21-23 above.) [W.6.4]
[ELA2010] (6) 38: Demonstrate command of the conventions of Standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. [L.6.2]
[ELA2010] (7) 22: Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences. [W.7.3]
[ELA2010] (7) 23: Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. (Grade-specific expectations for writing types are defined in standards 20-22 above.) [W.7.4]
[ELA2010] (7) 37: Demonstrate command of the conventions of Standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. [L.7.2]