WEEK 5: Assignment 2: The 24 Strengths — revisited — with Spiderman
Here is another writer’s take on the Twenty-four Strengths
This assignment goes in your blog:
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You have probably already seen the movies Spiderman and Spiderman 2.
If not, tell Mom you have to watch one or both
(”It’s homework, Mom — the teacher is making us watch Spiderman… I swear!”)
- Chose four strengths that you think would be in Spiderman’s Top Five. Write three or four sentences about each of the four, convincing me that Spiderman had outstanding strength in those areas. Each strength should include an example from one of the movies. (Note: I am not convinced by “He had kindness like with Aunt May.” A second-grader could say that. Show me that you understand the strength you’re writing about and understand how it is a demonstrated strength of Spiderman / Peter Parker’s personality/character.)
- Now think of a strength in which Spidey is — well — weak.
- Think of it this way: “Spiderman’s life would be happier and more fulfilling if he had more _______________.” Write a paragraph convincing me.
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In case you need a reminder of the twenty-four strengths:
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Creativity [originality, ingenuity]: Thinking of novel and productive ways to conceptualize
Bravery [valor]: Not shrinking from threat, challenge, difficulty, or pain; speaking
Love: Valuing close relations with others, in particular those in which sharing and
Citizenship [social responsibility, loyalty, teamwork]: Working well as a member of
Forgiveness and mercy: Forgiving those who have done wrong; accepting the
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Wisdom and Knowledge- When Spiderman went on the field trip in the first one he got bit by the spider and figured out that it was the spider bite that was giving him all of the extra strengths. He especially noticed his eyesight had changed, he no longer needed to wear glasses. His curiosity of his new powers led him to find out that he could create spider webs out of his hands. His open-mindedness led him to the costume.
Courage- Spiderman was always brave enough to go up against the bad guy. Even though he didn’t know what he was up against. He also didn’t beat the Green Goblin the first time it took him several times to fully defeat him. Spiderman’s life was a big adventure he swung from building to building everyday protecting the people.
Justice- Spiderman always worked to capture the bad guy and help out the police. He was always loyal to the police even though they didn’t believe he was the good guy all the time. As much as he loved Mary Jane he put his feelings aside and saved the little kid that was in more danger than Mary Jane. After he saved the little kid he saved Mary Jane.
Humanity- Spiderman loved his grandparents and Mary Jane. He Wanted to protect them the most out of any of the citizens needing protecting. Peter Parker used to take the garbage out for his grandparents all the time. Another favor that he did for everyone was to save their lives when they came into harms way.
