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Very small people can have a big impact on the world. It just takes imagination, desire to help and determination to see an idea through. Meet the Garg sisters from California whose idea to help recycle and redirect clothing to poor countries is saving lives halfway around the world. Next welcome young Mr. Lowinger from Rhode Island who’s collected and donated thousands of shoes to kids right here in the United States. What might your student be inspired to do? There’s always someone who can use a helping hand, and always hands looking for a way to help. Joining those hands together just might change the world—one handshake at a time!
In this issue students will:
- Read expository biographical text
- Understand philanthropy
- Evaluate a news article using newspaper format: who, what, when, where, why
- Use the newspaper to locate a problem that needs solving
- Develop a plan to solve a problem
- Write about giving and receiving
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