We've all read about the different heroes in our social studies class. What makes past heroes different from the heroes today?
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In this writing activity you will be writing an essay "comparing and contrasting a hero from the past with a hero from the present". For this exercise, choose heroes that are well-known public figures and not personal acquantainces (such as your mother or uncle).
Exercise
Open the exercise to begin the activity. Follow the instructions in the document.