## Introduction

The subject of this lesson is 'Young local heroes'.
You're going to speak, listen, read and write about heroic acts.

Looking at superheroes, they appeal to our imagination. But what about local heroes. We compare and contrast two young people who are considered to be heroes by their communities. These are every day stories that could happen to anyone. But would you have the presence of mind to do what these young people did? Let's find out.

This lesson contains 7 steps and an evaluation.
Work them through step by step.

Step | Activity |
|  | Introduction | Read the introduction.
Step 1 |  | Speaking | Answer questions about heroic acts. Compare with your partner. Think of three reasons about children who perform a heroic act.
Step 2 |  | Listening | Listen to the audio and do the exercise.
Step 3 |  | Words | Read the definitions and fill in the crossword.
Step 4 |  | Reading | Read two articles about your heroes. Study two pictures. Answer statements. Give four reasons about a bravery award.
Step 5 |  | Grammar | Theory about mixed conditionals. Three exercises about mixed conditionals. Complete sentences and read Grammar Desks.
Step 6 |  | Writing | Make a list of five big decisions. Write a short paragraph (about 200 words) and use mixed conditional sentences.
Step 7 |  | Task | Write a story about a local hero. Use the notes given.
|  | Evaluation | Reflecting on what you have learned.

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