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One Grain of Rice

What does it mean to be a hero? Describe what a hero is like. There are many different kinds of heroes. Sometimes a hero does a very big act, like save a life. Other times a hero does a smaller act that is also very important. You can be a hero by collecting used clothing for families who need it. You can also be a hero by sticking up for someone who is getting picked on. What else can you do to be a hero?

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