Use Sappho, Homer, and the vison of Audre Lorde (cite them a works cited is needed even if you do not quote) Know how the poets understand the Greek hero and the heroic

Notice what virtues make a hero
Notice the stages that hero goes through (Think Hercules and the struggles)
NOTICE the hero WINS in the end
This can even be the everyday or mundane turned into a heroic act when called upon
Notice how democracy (having a voice) plays a central role in making a Hero
Poem (does not have to rhyme)

Rubric
Demonstrate an understanding of the breadth, diversity, and creativity of the human experience.

Demonstrate the ability to think critically and independently about the world through an understanding of core terminology and concepts in a discipline of the humanities.

Explain meaning of written work, presentation, arts, and media in different contexts. Explain how a culture's values, beliefs, and ethical standards are expressed in their visual art, performing art, music, literature, religions and philosophies.

Explain how the cultural history of the world is interconnected, or how an individual cultural or ethnic group has made a unique contribution to the civilization of the world.

Demonstrate the ability to apply concepts and skills in a focused thematic area through sustained critical inquiry.
The contribution of a past culture or historical tradition to a current culture.