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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.
Write! Social Studies
A Critical Look at History
Take a critical look at history by exploring an event from all angles—or at least six different angles. In this activity, students are led through six questions about the event, then write a coherent1
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Take a critical look at history by exploring an event from all angles—or at least six different angles. In this activity, students are led through six questions about the event, then write a coherent essay about the event.
Portraits of Character
Protester for the World—Andrei Sakharov
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, Andrei Sakharov fights for human rights. After reading the story, use the Thinking Questions to have students discuss in pairs or teams. For example, “Why was Andrei respected by the Russian government at first?” Use the Writing Ideas to have students write and share their writing with teammates or classmates. For example, “How do Andrei’s heroics compare with Lech Walesa’s, ‘the Polish champion’? Write a comparison and contrast of these two men.” 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 Giant Inside—Johnny Swain
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, Johnny Swain keeps his brother from drowning. After reading the story, use the Thinking Questions to have students discuss in pairs or teams. For example, “How did Johnny prove that he was quick to think and act?” Use the Writing Ideas to have students write and share their writing with teammates or classmates. For example, “Johnny’s actions made him feel like a giant. Have you ever done anything that made you feel good? Write about this experience. What did you do? How did you feel?” Develop students’ character as well as thinking, reading, writing, and discussion skills as students read and reflect on this portrait of character.