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Portraits of Character
The Best Christmas Gift—John Lucier
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 th1
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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, John Lucier pulls his brother from a fire. After reading the story, use the Thinking Questions to have students discuss in pairs or teams. For example, “How might the accident have been prevented?” Use the Writing Ideas to have students write and share their writing with teammates or classmates. For example, “What is the best gift you’ve ever received? Write a thank-you letter to the person who gave you this gift. Make sure you tell the person why this was the best gift you’ve ever received.” Develop students’ character as well as thinking, reading, writing, and discussion skills as students read and reflect on this portrait of character.
Portraits of Character
Capsized!—Glen Leatherbery
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 th1
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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, Glen Leatherbery rescues six people from water. After reading the story, use the Thinking Questions to have students discuss in pairs or teams. For example, “Why do you think Mike had no luck in getting someone to help with the rescue?” Use the Writing Ideas to have students write and share their writing with teammates or classmates. For example, “This story has a number of possible lessons. Pick one lesson. Then write an explanation of how the story illustrates that lesson. In a conclusion, suggest how that lesson could apply to your own life.” Develop students’ character as well as thinking, reading, writing, and discussion skills as students read and reflect on this portrait of character.
Portraits of Character
A Mother's Love—Clara Hale
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 th1
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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, Clara Hale cares for needy babies. After reading the story, use the Thinking Questions to have students discuss in pairs or teams. For example, “How do you think Clara’s childhood affected her views and goals as an adult? Give reasons for your views.” Use the Writing Ideas to have students write and share their writing with teammates or classmates. For example, “Is there a difference between a mother’s love and a father’s love? Write a paragraph and state your opinion. Support your view with examples.” Develop students’ character as well as thinking, reading, writing, and discussion skills as students read and reflect on this portrait of character.
Portraits of Character
More Valuable Than Gold—Donnie Finch
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 th1
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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.
Portraits of Character
Racing to the Rescue—Joshua Hnat
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 th1
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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, Joshua Hnat stops his brother from falling. After reading the story, use the Thinking Questions to have students discuss in pairs or teams. For example, “How might Vince’s accident have been prevented?” Use the Writing Ideas to have students write and share their writing with teammates or classmates. For example, “Josh had no second thoughts about what he had to do. Write about a time when quick thinking paid off for you. What might have happened if you had taken time for second thoughts?” Develop students’ character as well as thinking, reading, writing, and discussion skills as students read and reflect on this portrait of character.
Portraits of Character
Lessening the Tragedy—Al Haynes
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 th1
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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, Al Haynes lands a troubled plane. After reading the story, use the Thinking Questions to have students discuss in pairs or teams. For example, “Why was it important that Al and the crew remain calm?” Use the Writing Ideas to have students write and share their writing with teammates or classmates. For example, “How might you react if you were aboard a plane and someone announced, ‘We’ve lost the number two engine?’ Try to describe your feelings and what you would do.” Develop students’ character as well as thinking, reading, writing, and discussion skills as students read and reflect on this portrait of character.
Write! Social Studies
Visualize Hisotry
When you hear the word Hiroshima, what do you visualize? Can you illustrate what you imagine? In this activity, develop students’ visual/spatial intelligence and make history become vivid by having s1
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When you hear the word Hiroshima, what do you visualize? Can you illustrate what you imagine? In this activity, develop students’ visual/spatial intelligence and make history become vivid by having students draw and describe images that come to mind from historical events.
Portraits of Character
A Human Safety Belt—Michelle Honda
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 th1
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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, Michelle Honda aids the victims of an air mishap. After reading the story, use the Thinking Questions to have students discuss in pairs or teams. For example, “Describe the accident. What happened and how did it affect the plane and passengers?” Use the Writing Ideas to have students write and share their writing with teammates or classmates. For example, “Are you afraid of flying in an airplane? Why or why not? Write a paragraph that explains your feelings. After you finish, find a classmate who has opposite feelings. Share your paragraphs with each other.” Develop students’ character as well as thinking, reading, writing, and discussion skills as students read and reflect on this portrait of character.
Write! Social Studies
Battles Over the Bill of Rights
The battle lines over the Bill of Rights are drawn and redrawn again and again. The news is filled with articles about banning pornography from the internet, computer chips that allow parents to keep1
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The battle lines over the Bill of Rights are drawn and redrawn again and again. The news is filled with articles about banning pornography from the internet, computer chips that allow parents to keep selected television programs from appearing on their home TV, the right of citizens to carry weapons, and prayer in public schools. In this activity, students take a stand on issues dealing with the Bill of Rights.
Portraits of Character
Super Dive—Greg Robertson
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 th1
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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, Greg Robertson assists an injured skydiver. After reading the story, use the Thinking Questions to have students discuss in pairs or teams. For example, “Why is it important for a jump master to guide divers through a practice?” Use the Writing Ideas to have students write and share their writing with teammates or classmates. For example, “Do you think skydiving is too dangerous and should be banned? Or should people be allowed to risk their own lives if they want to? Write a paragraph about your views. You may also want to include suggestions for how skydiving could be made safer.” Develop students’ character as well as thinking, reading, writing, and discussion skills as students read and reflect on this portrait of character.