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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.
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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.
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Changing History - Alfred Antenucci
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, Alfred Antenucci saves President Reagan from a gunman. After reading the story, use the Thinking Questions to have students discuss in pairs or teams. For example, “How and why did Alfred’s plans change during the day?” Use the Writing Ideas to have students write and share their writing with teammates or classmates. For example, “Imagine you are a reporter covering Reagan’s appearance at the convention. You witness what happens outside the hotel. Write your story for your paper’s next edition.” 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 Good Samaritan - Joseph Polichio
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, Joseph Polichio saves a man from a beating. After reading the story, use the Thinking Questions to have students discuss in pairs or teams. For example, “Explain why you think no one wanted to stop the fight.” Use the Writing Ideas to have students write and share their writing with teammates or classmates. For example, “Think of a time when you, or someone you know, were a Good Samaritan. Think about the experience and the outcome.” 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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Locked Between the Gates - Joe Otero
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, Joe Otero saves six people from a train crash. After reading the story, use the Thinking Questions to have students discuss in pairs or teams. For example, “What lesson could you learn about railroad crossings from this story?” Use the Writing Ideas to have students write and share their writing with teammates or classmates. For example, “Sometimes eagerness can lead to disaster, as it almost did in this story. Write about a time when your eagerness caused you problems. Make sure you state what you learned.” 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 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.