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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.
Portraits of Character
Making Life Count - Ryan White
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, Ryan White speaks for AIDS victims. After reading the story, use the Thinking Questions to have students discuss in pairs or teams. For example, “How did Ryan make his life count?” Use the Writing Ideas to have students write and share their writing with teammates or classmates. For example, “Imagine you have just read in your local newspaper that a student in your school has AIDS. Write a letter to the editor stating your reaction to the news.” 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
Around Town
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 town map and building 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 town map and building 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 building game pieces on the areas of the map of the game board. Then, using only verbal communication, Partner A describes to Partner B which building goes on each section of the map so they can make a match. For example, “Put the fire station to the left of Ocean Boulevard and below Sunny Street.” When they think they have a match, they compare arrangements and celebrate. This set teaches common around town vocabulary such as: intersection, restaurant, avenue, 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.
Match Mine: Language Builder
Human Body
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 human body and number 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 human body and number 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 number game pieces on the game board pointing to all the different body parts of the game board. Then, using only verbal communication, Partner A describes to Partner B which number points to each body part so they can make a match. For example, “Put number 17 in the box that points to the thumb.” When they think they have a match, they compare arrangements and celebrate. This set teaches common human body vocabulary such as: ankle, toenail, hip, etc. Match Mine is a fun and cooperative way to develop language, communication, cooperation, and perspective-taking skills.