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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.
Portraits of Character
Second Thoughts - Sally Martinez-Koon
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, Sally Martinez-Koon pulls a woman from a car. After reading the story, use the Thinking Questions to have students discuss in pairs or teams. For example, “What role does fear play in this rescue?” Use the Writing Ideas to have students write and share their writing with teammates or classmates. For example, “Write about a time when you had second thoughts. Tell what happened. Also explain what might have happened if you hadn’t had 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
A Wing and a Prayer - Joe Lippo
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 Lippo fixes a plane in flight. After reading the story, use the Thinking Questions to have students discuss in pairs or teams. For example, “How might Scott and Jim have avoided trouble in the first place?” Use the Writing Ideas to have students write and share their writing with teammates or classmates. For example, “Imagine that you are in a situation like Scott’s. Write a solution to your drama that is different from the one in the story.” 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
A Daring Plan - Raoul Wallenberg
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, Raoul Wallenberg rescues Jews during World War II. After reading the story, use the Thinking Questions to have students discuss in pairs or teams. For example, “Why did Raoul want to protect the Jews of Budapest?” Use the Writing Ideas to have students write and share their writing with teammates or classmates. For example, “Write a tribute to Raoul Wallenberg. In your tribute, express your emotions about Raoul and his deeds.” Develop students’ character as well as thinking, reading, writing, and discussion skills as students read and reflect on this portrait of character.
Match Mine: Language Builder
Air Transportation
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 clouds in the sky and air tra1
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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 clouds in the sky and air transportation 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 air transportation items on the clouds of the game board. Then, using only verbal communication, Partner A describes to Partner B which air transportation item goes on each cloud so they can make a match. For example, “Place the airplane on the cloud closest to the sun.” When they think they have a match, they compare arrangements and celebrate. This set teaches a variety of air transportation terms such as: airplane, helicopter, blimp, etc. Match Mine is a fun and cooperative way to develop language, communication, cooperation, and perspective-taking skills.
Match Mine: Language Builder
A Feast of Food
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 table and plates and food p1
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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 table and plates and food pieces 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 food game pieces on each plate of the game board. Then, using only verbal communication, Partner A describes to Partner B which food item goes on each plate so they can make a match. For example, “Put the hot dog on the plate in the middle of the top row.” When they think they have a match, they compare arrangements and celebrate. This set teaches common food vocabulary such as: chicken, hamburger, tacos, etc. Match Mine is a fun and cooperative way to develop language, communication, cooperation, and perspective-taking skills.
Match Mine: Language Builder
Barnyard Animals
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 barn and barnyard animal ga1
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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 barn and barnyard animal 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 animals on the different areas of the barn of the game board. Then, using only verbal communication, Partner A describes to Partner B which animal goes on each barn area so they can make a match. For example, “Put the horse on the bottom row, in the right box.” When they think they have a match, they compare arrangements and celebrate. This set teaches common barnyard animal vocabulary such as: duck, pig, sheep, etc. Match Mine is a fun and cooperative way to develop language, communication, cooperation, and perspective-taking skills.
Match Mine: Language Builder
Furniture
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 house floor plan and furnit1
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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 house floor plan and furniture 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 furniture game pieces on the floor plan of the game board. Then, using only verbal communication, Partner A describes to Partner B which piece of furniture goes in each area of the house so they can make a match. For example, “Put the lamp in the room on the upper left of the floor plan with the white rug.” When they think they have a match, they compare arrangements and celebrate. This set teaches common food vocabulary such as: couch, armoire, dining table, etc. Match Mine is a fun and cooperative way to develop language, communication, cooperation, and perspective-taking skills.
Match Mine: Language Builder
Fruit Basket
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 fruit basket and fruit 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 fruit basket and fruit 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 fruit game pieces on each section of the fruit basket of the game board. Then, using only verbal communication, Partner A describes to Partner B which fruit goes in each square of the fruit basket so they can make a match. For example, “Put the cherries in the right box of the second row.” When they think they have a match, they compare arrangements and celebrate. This set teaches common fruit vocabulary such as: orange, peach, blackberry, etc. Match Mine is a fun and cooperative way to develop language, communication, cooperation, and perspective-taking skills.