WHO IS YOUR HERO?
TOPIC: Choose one of the following:
1. a favorite fictional character from manga, tv, or movies (for example, Batman)
2. someone in your life who has taught and helped you a lot (for example, your parents)
3. a famous person (dead or alive) of whom you are a big fan (i.e. a singer, actor, politician,
historical
person, artist, and so on)
1/ Explain the character and the story. Who is s/he? Talk about their personality in the story. What
challenges does s/he face? Why do you like him/her? Are you similar to this character? What is your
favorite part of the story?
2/ Is there someone in your life that you admire and who teaches and helps you? Who is s/he? What have
they taught you? How has s/he helped you? Do you have a favorite memory with this person?
3/ Are you a big fan of a famous person? Why are you a big fan? What has this person done? Talk about this
person’s life and accomplishments.
Your presentation should be 2-3 minutes long. Make a large poster which includes pictures of the
person.
Don't forget to:
1. Welcome your audience (choose one):
 Good morning.
 Good afternoon.
 Hello everyone.
2. Introduce your subject (choose one):
 Today, I would like to tell you about ….
 I chose … as my hero because ….
 My presentation is about someone who I have admired for a long time: ….
3. Give a preview your topics (use all three):
 To start, I’ll describe ….
 Then, I’ll tell you about ….
 Finally, I’ll talk about ….
4. Sum up:
 In conclusion, because of A, B, and C, … is someone I admire very much / is my favorite fictional
character.
4. Thank your audience (choose one):
 Many thanks for your attention.
 Thank you very much.
SHORT EXAMPLE

Good morning. I chose my grandmother as my hero because she taught me a lot. To start, I’ll
describe her personality. Then, I’ll tell you about some nice memories I have with her. Finally, I’ll talk
about what she taught me about love.
My grandmother was a very funny, strong, loving, independent person. She worked very hard all her
life and raised four children. She liked to laugh and was very open-hearted. She spoke very directly and was
always very honest about her feelings.
My grandmother always had a very large garden and many animals. I never came to my
grandmother’s house when there weren’t dogs or cats. I have good memories of walking in her garden with
her. When I was a little girl, she allowed me to explore outside and encouraged me to use my imagination.
Of course, she cooked with the vegetables she grew. She grew pumpkins, beans, corn, tomatoes,
zucchini, cherries, peaches, and more! She was a wonderful cook. There was so much food that she would
can it (save it in jars) and give it away. I loved to eat her pumpkin pie and watch TV with her.
My grandmother was wonderful to talk with. She was very open-minded. She also was very good at
seeing the hearts of other people. When I was a teenager, I always had the feeling that her love was
unconditional. She gave her love freely.
In conclusion, because of her kindness, warmth, and independence my grandmother is
someone I admire very much. Thank you very much.
MAKE A POSTER
You can include any kind of picture about that person. Small Example:
Johnny Depp has an
unusual sense of style.
He often wears hats His partner is Vanessa
and has tattoos. Paradis, a French
singer/actress, with whom he
has two children. They live
in France.
He has starred in
many films, including
Edward Scissorhands
and Pirates of the
Caribbean.

EXAMPLE OF MAPPING:
1. Who is your hero? Write their name here: Johnny Depp
2. This person is (circle one) a fictional character, someone I know, or a famous person.
3. In the squares, write down words you think of when you think about this person.
France jewelry tattoos singing private
restaurant owner pirate intelligent long hair daughter
Ed Wood son hats music band eccentric
rebellious Edward Scissorhands funny Tim Burton Vanessa Paradis
4. Cut out the squares.
5. Put them into categories.
Personal Life Work Fashion Personality
France singing jewelry private
Vanessa Paradis pirate tattoos funny
daughter Ed Wood hats eccentric
Edward Scissorhands rebellious
6. Use the words in your squares to make sentences.
*Johnny Depp lives in France with his partner, Vanessa Paradis, and their son and daughter.
*He has an unusual fashion sense. He has long hair and tattoos. He often wears hats and jewelry.
7. Add more sentences using presentation language and organize them.

EXAMPLE OF MAPPING:
1. Who is your hero? Write their name here: Johnny Depp
2. This person is (circle one) a fictional character, someone I know, or a famous person.
3. In the squares, write down words you think of when you think about this person.
France jewelry tattoos singing private
restaurant owner pirate intelligent long hair daughter
Ed Wood son hats music band eccentric
rebellious Edward Scissorhands funny Tim Burton Vanessa Paradis
4. Cut out the squares.
5. Put them into categories.
Personal Life Work Fashion Personality
France singing jewelry private
Vanessa Paradis pirate tattoos funny
daughter Ed Wood hats eccentric
Edward Scissorhands rebellious
6. Use the words in your squares to make sentences.
*Johnny Depp lives in France with his partner, Vanessa Paradis, and their son and daughter.
*He has an unusual fashion sense. He has long hair and tattoos. He often wears hats and jewelry.
7. Add more sentences using presentation language and organize them.

EXAMPLE OF MAPPING:
1. Who is your hero? Write their name here: Johnny Depp
2. This person is (circle one) a fictional character, someone I know, or a famous person.
3. In the squares, write down words you think of when you think about this person.
France jewelry tattoos singing private
restaurant owner pirate intelligent long hair daughter
Ed Wood son hats music band eccentric
rebellious Edward Scissorhands funny Tim Burton Vanessa Paradis
4. Cut out the squares.
5. Put them into categories.
Personal Life Work Fashion Personality
France singing jewelry private
Vanessa Paradis pirate tattoos funny
daughter Ed Wood hats eccentric
Edward Scissorhands rebellious
6. Use the words in your squares to make sentences.
*Johnny Depp lives in France with his partner, Vanessa Paradis, and their son and daughter.
*He has an unusual fashion sense. He has long hair and tattoos. He often wears hats and jewelry.
7. Add more sentences using presentation language and organize them.