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Giving back to your community can—and should—include people of all ages! Meet six-year-old Andy of Castro Valley, California, who raised a staggering amount of money to help save the Oakland Zoo during troubling financial times. Her idea of sending a simple hand-made beaded bracelets for donations of $25.00 or more caught fire, and within a short time thousands of generous citizens responded. If one six-year-old can have such a positive impact, imagine what more could do! Learning about philanthropy, civic responsibility, and civic pride in younger years is sure to carry over to teen and adult life. There is no better day than today to pick a cause and think about a plan to help. Read Andy’s story for inspiration and start a conversation!
In this issue students will:
- read about one girl’s idea to raise funds for a zoo
- read closely to select context appropriate vocabulary
- answer comprehension questions based on a lead story
- look for similarities and differences in common objects
- scan the news for examples of people who help others
- analyze articles for type of philanthropy provided—time, talent, or treasure
- write descriptively about starting a business of your own
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