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Heroes are all around and their achievements—great and small—inspire others. One of the most exciting parts of a newspaper reporter’s job is the chance to meet and talk with people who have inspiring stories to tell. In this issue, Kid Scoop’s “Healthy Hometown Heroes” contest winner Ann Gough interviews Bethany Hamilton who lost her arm in a shark attack while surfing. Bethany’s story is a profile in youthful courage and Ann’s opportunity to interview Bethany inspires budding young readers and writers to set high standards for themselves. You never know when you might have the chance to meet a hero!
In this issue students will:
- understand how personal factors contribute to character traits
- how a healthy attitude influences outcomes
- follow simple directions to solve puzzles
- use the newspaper to distinguish between optimistic and pessimistic commentary
- understand figurative language
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