For the month of November, we will be focusing on the character trait of Altruism. Altruism is all about putting the needs and feelings of others before your own. When we show altruism, we use empathy and compassion for others.
To highlight the trait of altruism, we will be using the book Malala’s Magic Pencil, by Malala Yousafzai. As a child in Pakistan, Malala made a wish for a magic pencil. She would use it to make everyone happy, to erase the smell of garbage from her city, to sleep an extra hour in the morning. But as she grew older, Malala saw that there were more important things to wish for. She saw a world that needed fixing. How will Malala use her pencil to change her world? Read along to find out!
Homelink Activity: If you were able to meet the author, Malala Yousafzai, what would you ask her? Write 3-5 interview questions that you would want to know about Malala. Use this template to record your questions, and then submit it to your teacher for a prize!
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