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Portraits of Character
Taking a Stand—Rosa Parks
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, Rosa Parks protests Jim Crow laws. After reading the story, use the Thinking Questions to have students discuss in pairs or teams. For example, “What risks does a hero run by taking a stand? What good might he or she do by taking a stand?” Use the Writing Ideas to have students write and share their writing with teammates or classmates. For example, “Suppose a friend of yours was arrested for fighting a law he or she thought was wrong. What would you do? Write a paragraph or two explaining how you would react and why.” 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
He'll Never Be the Same—Tony Melendez
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, Tony Melendez triumphs over his disability. After reading the story, use the Thinking Questions to have students discuss in pairs or teams. For example, “What birth defects created problems for Tony?” Use the Writing Ideas to have students write and share their writing with teammates or classmates. For example, “Think of a life-changing experience that you or someone you know has had. Write about this experience. Explain what happened and what effect that experience had.” 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 Day the Earth Shook - Jim Betts
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, Jim Betts saves an earthquake victim. After reading the story, use the Thinking Questions to have students discuss in pairs or teams. For example, “What damage did the San Francisco earthquake cause? Why did that damage make it hard to get help to the Berumens?” Use the Writing Ideas to have students write and share their writing with teammates or classmates. For example, “Write about one of the toughest decisions you ever had to make. In your writing, tell what your decision was and why it was so tough. Also tell what happened because you made the decision.” 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
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.
Portraits of Character
Defender from the Fields - Cesar Chavez
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, Cesar Chavez pleads for migrant rights. After reading the story, use the Thinking Questions to have students discuss in pairs or teams. For example, “What kind of person was Cesar as a boy? Is he different as a man? Explain.” Use the Writing Ideas to have students write and share their writing with teammates or classmates. For example, “Cesar is a man of strong beliefs. How strong are your beliefs? Pick a cause you would be willing to devote yourself to. Write about this cause. Why do you feel strongly about it? What would you sacrifice or do to show your support for the cause.” Develop students’ character as well as thinking, reading, writing, and discussion skills as students read and reflect on this portrait of character.
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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.
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
He'll Never Know - Al Keasler
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 Keasler pulls his friend from icy water. After reading the story, use the Thinking Questions to have students discuss in pairs or teams. For example, “How did Al and Larry’s hockey game change their lives?” Use the Writing Ideas to have students write and share their writing with teammates or classmates. For example, “Imagine that you are either Al or Larry. Write a journal entry that describes your accident. When you are finished, find a classmate who wrote from the other boy’s point of view. Share your journal entries 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.
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.