Strong character enhances the ability to fulfill civic responsibilities and helps to sustain a strong nation. No acts of courage have been more recently apparent than the response of our nation following the September 11, 2001 attacks. This issue recognizes the tenth anniversary of this memorable event and highlights how young readers can become involved in their own communities through volunteer work and civic pride.
In this issue students will:
- remember a critical moment in US History
- understand ways they can contribute to their community
- practice letter writing and descriptive writing
- use the newspaper to identify local everyday heroes
- practice critical thinking through logic puzzles
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