Darcy receives the writing prompt below. Write an informative essay about a hero in Greek mythology. Summarize his or her life, and explain how this character is a true hero.

She decides to write about Perseus. Which are effective research questions to best develop this topic?

What was the name of Perseus’s biggest enemy? How was this enemy conquered?
Who are the members of Perseus’s family? How did his father help or hurt him? Why is he a hero?
What events shaped Perseus’s life? How did he overcome obstacles and prove himself a hero?
Who was Perseus? Why is he important? What can be learned from his story?