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1. Why did Alice Walker feel compelled to write this tribute? What does she hope others will leave her piece contemplating about the life and work of Martin Luther King, Jr.?
2. What are some of the most successful writing strategies this author uses to bring her purpose across? Pick specific lines/ideas for support.
3. Choose one example that Walker included which you felt was strongest for exemplifying her claim(s), and explain your choice.
Unexpected hero: http://www.rd.com/true-stories/inspiring/robert-downey-jr-saved-grandma/
1. Why did Dana Reinhardt feel compelled to write this? How does she go about achieving this purpose, and giving her audience a new lens through which to view Robert Downey, Jr.?
2. What are some of the most successful writing strategies this author uses to bring her purpose across? Pick specific lines/ideas for support.
3. Choose one example that Reinhardt included which you felt was strongest for exemplifying her purpose, and explain your choice.
"Influence of others" articles: Go HERE to learn more about more everyday heroes who influence others and the world in big ways. These are articles and videos, so you may want your earbuds out so you can watch the video clips.
Finally, choose one story to read from the seven listed below. Take notes and be prepared to share his/her story with someone else.
1. http://www.rd.com/true-stories/inspiring/feed-leftover-food-homeless/
2. http://www.rd.com/true-stories/inspiring/mobile-shower-helping-homeless/
3. http://www.rd.com/true-stories/inspiring/sleeping-bag-coat-help-homeless/
4. http://www.rd.com/true-stories/inspiring/i-wish-my-teacher-knew-student-letters/
5. http://www.rd.com/true-stories/inspiring/volunteer-crisis-heroes/
6. http://www.rd.com/true-stories/inspiring/threshold-choir/
7. http://www.rd.com/true-stories/inspiring/angel-flight-pilot-heroes/
If you are further interested, here is another endearing article you can read about the influence one person can have on another: http://www.rd.com/true-stories/inspiring/love-letters-to-strangers/
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