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Portraits of Character
Crisis in Church - Geronimo Barreras
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, Geronimo Barreras disarms a gunman. After reading the story, use the Thinking Questions to have students discuss in pairs or teams. For example, “What made the crisis in the church so frightening and tense?” Use the Writing Ideas to have students write and share their writing with teammates or classmates. For example, “Have you ever been sad or angry because you couldn’t have something? Write about this experience. How did you overcome your emotion?” 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
Never a Quitter - Jaime Escalante
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, Jaime Escalante inspires struggling students. After reading the story, use the Thinking Questions to have students discuss in pairs or teams. For example, “Before Jaime came to Garfield High School, why was the dropout rate so high?” Use the Writing Ideas to have students write and share their writing with teammates or classmates. For example, “What is a good teacher? List the traits and attitudes of a good teacher. Use your list to write a definition of a good teacher.” 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
Team Travelers
Some students have been to exotic corners of the world; some have never left the state. In this activity, students write about and share their travels. This a fun way to broaden students’ global awar1
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Some students have been to exotic corners of the world; some have never left the state. In this activity, students write about and share their travels. This a fun way to broaden students’ global awareness and bring students’ personal experiences into learning.
Portraits of Character
The Loyal Defender - Miep Gies
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, Miep Gies shelters Jews from the Nazis. After reading the story, use the Thinking Questions to have students discuss in pairs or teams. For example, “Why is Anne’s diary so important?” Use the Writing Ideas to have students write and share their writing with teammates or classmates. For example, “Imagining that you are Anne, write a letter to Miep. You might want to express how you feel about living and hiding. You could also discuss your feelings toward Miep.” 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
Map Interpretation
Astute map readers can induce generalities about an area when presented with specifics on a map. For example, seeing little ears of corn on the map tells you more than corn grows there. It speaks vol1
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Astute map readers can induce generalities about an area when presented with specifics on a map. For example, seeing little ears of corn on the map tells you more than corn grows there. It speaks volumes about the landforms, water supplies, soil condition, life styles, population. In this activity, students develop their map reading skills by reaching conclusions based on specifics.
Portraits of Character
Marathon of Courage - Terry Fox
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, Terry Fox runs to raise cancer funds. After reading the story, use the Thinking Questions to have students discuss in pairs or teams. For example, “How did Terry turn his fantasy of running across Canada a reality?” Use the Writing Ideas to have students write and share their writing with teammates or classmates. For example, “How can Terry’s life be compared to a marathon? Write a description of Terry’s life. Explain how it is like a marathon and how it is different.” 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
Danger at the Crossing - Marty Kamer
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, Marty Kamer snatches a boy from a train’s path. After reading the story, use the Thinking Questions to have students discuss in pairs or teams. For example, “How do you feel about disobeying a doctor’s orders? When is it okay? When isn’t it?” Use the Writing Ideas to have students write and share their writing with teammates or classmates. For example, “Imagine you are Patrick and are now old enough to know that Marty saved your life when you were four. What would you say to Marty? Write a letter to her.” 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
Underwater Rescue - Brian Andrew
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, Brian Andrew rescues a drowning diver. After reading the story, use the Thinking Questions to have students discuss in pairs or teams. For example, “What clues told Brian that the skin diver was in trouble?” Use the Writing Ideas to have students write and share their writing with teammates or classmates. For example, “Of all Brian’s heroic traits, what one trait do you consider to be the most important? Write a paragraph that explains why this trait is the most important.” 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
Twice a Hero - Jerry Anderson
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, Jerry Anderson rescues two people from drowning. After reading the story, use the Thinking Questions to have students discuss in pairs or teams. For example, “How did Jerry make an impact off the football field?” Use the Writing Ideas to have students write and share their writing with teammates or classmates. For example, “What kind of tribute would be fitting for Jerry? Plan a tribute for Jerry. Then write a description of that tribute and explain why it would be appropriate for him.” 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
News Report on History
The standard format of newspaper articles is to lead with basic information on who, what, when, where, why, and how. In addition to the five w’s, the writer attempts to make the lead (the first parag1
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The standard format of newspaper articles is to lead with basic information on who, what, when, where, why, and how. In addition to the five w’s, the writer attempts to make the lead (the first paragraph) interesting or creative enough to entice the readers to continue reading. Information is reported in descending order of importance. If space requirements demand, the article can be cut, at the end, where the least important information is written. In this activity, students write a newspaper article on any social studies topic.