Reading Hero Stories Using Curated Content From the MY HERO Library for Upper Elementary Students
Celebrate the best of humanity as students develop their reading skills. Stories appropriate for younger readers, as well as stories with text and audio allowing students to listen as they read along.
The four stories below are each one paragraph in length.
Alexandra Scott
By: Julio Austin Torres
Terry Fox
By: Andy from British Columbia, Canada
Terry Fox a nation through his courage and tenacity.
Molly the Pony
By: Britney
Franko Fabbro
By: Dante Fabbro (since I am only 1 year old, my Nonna wrote the story of my her...
The stories below are multi-paragraphs.
Dame Jane Goodall: World Expert in Chimpanzees (Early-Reader Edition)
By: Naomi Gledhill
Dame Jane Goodall is the world's leading expert in chimpanzees. Read this early-reader edition to learn more about this incredible hero.
Sylvia Earle is a marine biologist, author, and explorer of the sea. Read this early-reader edition to learn more about her life and achievements.
Iqbal Masih
By: Stephanie and Audrey<br> from Forest Hills
Iqbal Masih
was a brave advocate for child labor laws in Pakistan.
Viola Vaughn
By: Brande from Spokane
Viola Vaughn
founded an organization that supports girls working to achieve academic success in Africa.
Armene Modi
By: Amanda Molinaro
Ruby Nell Bridges
By: Olivia from Glenbrook
"Racism is a grown-up disease. Let's stop using kids to spread it." ----Author Unknown
Stan Lee
By: Chase
Sergeant Stubby
By: Alexa B
Stories with Text and Audio: Allowing Students to Listen as They Read Along
Jeremy Glick
By: Emmy from Saddle River
Jeremy Glick
was a hero of Flight 93 and Emmy's beloved father.
Dr. Seuss
By: Tina
Hannah Taylor
Hannah created the Ladybug Foundation to help end homelessness.
Austin Gutwein
By: Lindsey from Palmer, Massachusetts
Austin Gutwein founded Hoops of Hope.
The Dalai Lama
By: Davis from San Francisco
"My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness." The Dalai Lama
Milton S. Hershey
By: David from Montvale
Milton S. Hershey made a fortune through his love of chocolate.
Suggested Student Activities After Reading MY HERO Stories
After reading and listening to one of the stories, use a web organizer to write down facts about the hero you learning about or words that describe this hero. Then students use the graphic organizer to write a summary of the story read.
Terry Fox
By: Emma from Calgary
Students read two stories, and use a Venn Diagram to compare the heroes, looking for similarities and differences. Students write a two paragraph compare/contrast essay using the notes from the Venn Diagram.
Two students read the same story, then do a Think, Pair Share. Each student writes down why this person is a hero and what they learned about him or her. Then the two students share with each other what they wrote and decide together what they want to share with the class about this hero.
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Additional MY HERO Multimedia Lesson Plans and Resources Curated for Elementary Students
Elementary lesson plans and resources
Credit: MY HERO
Organizer created on 7/7/2020 9:56:48 AM by Laura Nietzer
