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Compliments can Change the World

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Learners explore the definition of philanthropy as it relates to bullying. In this moral values instructional activity, students listen to the book Thank you, Mr. Falker and identify how the main character was bullied. Learners define philanthropy, and discuss the act of kindness portrayed. Character traits are compared to Martin Luther King Jr.

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philanthropy, kindness, caring, bullying, martin luther king jr., the civil rights movement, justice

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bullying, justice, kindness, martin luther king jr., philanthropy, english language arts
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1st - 2nd
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English Language Arts
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45 mins
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