Thursday, September 26, 2013

What is Greatness?

Today we will be discussing what it means to be great, and what Alexander accomplished to earn himself the nickname "the Great" (as well as some not-so-great stuff history tends to ignore).

So, what makes a person great? On a separate sheet of paper, write the traits listed below and next to each one, the name of a person who has used it to achieve greatness (please do not include athletic accomplishments in this list or repeat the same person twice).

1. Courage: _______
2. Intelligence: _______
3. Creativity: _______
4. Leadership: _______
5. Concern for others: _______
6. Discipline: _______
7. Integrity: _______

Now, choose three of the traits listed above that you believe a person must have to be considered great. Be ready to discuss your choices.

Now that you're finished, you might want to refresh your memory on the adventures of Alexander, using the comics below.

How did Alexander the Great unite Greece?