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Portraits of Character
The Feast Is on Him - Daddy Bruce Randolph
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, Daddy Bruce Randolph feeds the hungry. After reading the story, use the Thinking Questions to have students discuss in pairs or teams. For example, “Why do you believe Daddy Bruce wants to give away most of his money before he dies?” Use the Writing Ideas to have students write and share their writing with teammates or classmates. For example, “Suppose you were 75 years old and had a great deal of money. Write a paragraph stating how you would like your money spent before and after your death.” 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
Voice from the Heart - Dith Pran
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, Dith Pran frees his friends and rebels. After reading the story, use the Thinking Questions to have students discuss in pairs or teams. For example, “How did Pran and Sydney become friends? What circumstances and interests drew them together?” Use the Writing Ideas to have students write and share their writing with teammates or classmates. For example, “Write about a time when you heard a ‘voice from the heart.’ What did it tell you? How did you respond?” 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
Halloween Heroics - Mark Seay
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, Mark Seay shields his niece from a bullet. After reading the story, use the Thinking Questions to have students discuss in pairs or teams. For example, “Why might it have been easy for Mark to skip the Halloween party?” Use the Writing Ideas to have students write and share their writing with teammates or classmates. For example, “How do you think Mark’s sister felt about what he did? Imagine you are Mark’s sister. Write Mark a letter and state your feelings about his actions.” 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
Attack of the Pit Bulls - Karl Schreiner
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, Karl Schreiner stops dogs from attacking a boy. After reading the story, use the Thinking Questions to have students discuss in pairs or teams. For example, “How do you think Karl felt when the dogs turned on him? How would you feel in his place?” Use the Writing Ideas to have students write and share their writing with teammates or classmates. For example, “Write a dialogue between a pit bull owner and a parent who wants the dog removed from the neighborhood. What would the two say to each other? What reasons and emotional arguments would they use?” 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
The Waite-ing Game - Terry Waite
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 Waite risks his own safety for hostages. After reading the story, use the Thinking Questions to have students discuss in pairs or teams. For example, “Do you think Terry’s missions were valuable? Why or why not?” Use the Writing Ideas to have students write and share their writing with teammates or classmates. For example, “Imagine you have been asked to deal with hostage-takers. Write a plan telling how you would cope with these people. Tell how you would act and what you would say.” 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
Love Is the Key - Mother Teresa
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, Mother Teresa cares for the needy. After reading the story, use the Thinking Questions to have students discuss in pairs or teams. For example, “How would you define the ‘magic’ of Mother Teresa?” Use the Writing Ideas to have students write and share their writing with teammates or classmates. For example, “Mother Teresa lives by her motto. If you were to choose or create a motto to live by, what would it be? Explain why that motto would be a good one for you.” 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
Fighting Giants - Ralph Nader
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, Ralph Nader defends consumer rights. After reading the story, use the Thinking Questions to have students discuss in pairs or teams. For example, “Why is Ralph called ‘a friend of the people’? In what ways has he helped American consumers?” Use the Writing Ideas to have students write and share their writing with teammates or classmates. For example, “Ralph fought for safety belts in cars. Now many states have laws that require automobile passengers to wear safety belts. How do you feel about being required to wear a seat belt? Write a paragraph that supports your opinion.” Develop students’ character as well as thinking, reading, writing, and discussion skills as students read and reflect on this portrait of character.
Match Mine: Primary
Go Fish (Ending Sounds)
Download this cooperative barrier game to teach your students vocabulary and communication skills using the structure Match Mine. Each partner receives a Go Fish game board and fish ending sound game1
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Download this cooperative barrier game to teach your students vocabulary and communication skills using the structure Match Mine. Each partner receives a Go Fish game board and fish ending sound game pieces to place on the game board. Partners sit on opposite sides of a barrier so they can’t see each other’s game board or game pieces. Partner A arranges the ending sound game pieces on each area on the game board. Then, using only verbal communication, Partner A describes to Partner B which ending sound goes on each area of the game board so they can make a match. For example, “Put a picture of a word that ends with ‘ck’ in the left box of the middle row.” When they think they have a match, they compare arrangements and celebrate. This set teaches common ending sounds such as: -t, -ck, -p, etc. Match Mine is a fun and cooperative way to develop language, communication, cooperation, and perspective-taking skills.
Match Mine: Primary
Gumball Wizard (Coins)
Download this cooperative barrier game to teach your students vocabulary and communication skills using the structure Match Mine. Each partner receives a game board with a gumball machine and cents o1
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Download this cooperative barrier game to teach your students vocabulary and communication skills using the structure Match Mine. Each partner receives a game board with a gumball machine and cents or coins game pieces to place on the game board. Partners sit on opposite sides of a barrier so they can’t see each other’s game board or game pieces. Partner A arranges the game pieces on each gumball in the machine on the game board. Then, using only verbal communication, Partner A describes to Partner B which game piece goes on each gumball in the machine so they can make a match. For example, “Put the piece that has 13 cents in coins on the upper left gumball.” When they think they have a match, they compare arrangements and celebrate. This set teaches basic coin counting skills and common cents and coins vocabulary words such as: dime, quarter, nickel, etc. Match Mine is a fun and cooperative way to develop language, communication, cooperation, and perspective-taking skills.
Match Mine: Music
What's My Key?
Download this cooperative barrier game to teach your students vocabulary and communication skills using the structure Match Mine. Each partner receives a game board with a staff and music symbol game1
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Download this cooperative barrier game to teach your students vocabulary and communication skills using the structure Match Mine. Each partner receives a game board with a staff and music symbol game pieces to place on the game board. Partners sit on opposite sides of a barrier so they can’t see each other’s game board or game pieces. Partner A arranges the music symbol game pieces on the staff to build a key signature of the game board. Then, using only verbal communication, Partner A describes to Partner B which music symbol piece goes where on the staff so they can make a match. For example, “Put the alto clef on the left of the staff.” When they think they have a match, they compare arrangements and celebrate. This set teaches common key vocabulary such as: sharp, flat, tenor clef, etc. Match Mine is a fun and cooperative way to develop language, communication, cooperation, and perspective-taking skills.