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Portraits of Character

More Valuable Than Gold—Donnie Finch

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Portraits of Character are easy-to-read stories that are just a few pages long. They feature everyday heroes as well as celebrities. Each story highlights an extraordinary display of character. In this story, Donnie Finch rescues car crash victims. After reading the story, use the Thinking Questions to have students discuss in pairs or teams. For example, “What might have happened if Donnie hadn’t been at the scene of the accident?” Use the Writing Ideas to have students write and share their writing with teammates or classmates. For example, “Why is a caring spirit priceless? Write a paragraph about a caring person. Explain why this person’s caring is priceless.” Develop students’ character as well as thinking, reading, writing, and discussion skills as students read and reflect on this portrait of character.
  • Grades: 3-8
  • Type: Portraits of Character
  • Page Count: 5 pages
  • Focus: Cooperative Learning, Character Development
  • Subjects: English/Language Arts
  • Product Code: OABMP103