Arizona Golden Lives
Arizona Golden Lives is a collection of essays, written by High School Students, about Arizonans who have lived the Golden Rule and their impact. Jr. High and High School Teachers can utilize essays from this collection as reading assignments. Essays are in MLA format, aligned with AZ Standard 6-12.RI.10, and complete with comprehension questions.
P.O. 6-12.RI.10: By the end of the year, proficiently and independently read and comprehend informational texts and nonfiction in a text complexity range determined by qualitative and quantitative measures appropriate to grade.
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Elizabeth Hudson Smith
Exclusion is a hurtful thing. Most of us have felt it–either as the victim who is ignored or shut out of a group’s activities or as one of the people making the choice to go along with that behavior. A strong character is necessary to withstand being treated in such a way. Is a strong…
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The Three Amigos
“The Three Amigos: Excellence Without Ego”What does it take to become a National Champion? Is it possible to reach that level without showing egotism? What was the unusual path three Arizona teen-agers traveled to acceptance at three top tier universities? Competition can develop character, but it can also reveal it. Three young Arizonans, Joey Kendrick…
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Darl Andersen, Golden Rule Man
What Makes a “Golden Life?” Ask the “Golden Rule Man.” What made Darl Andersen Arizona’s Golden Rule Man? What motivates any person to choose to ‘do the hard thing because it is right?’ Why do people make financial sacrifices to help worthy causes? Why do people stand up to peer pressure to defend people who…
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Being the Voice for Millions of Sisters
What are some major changes which occurred in American society in the last 100 years? What are some characteristics of good leaders?How would you rate the equality of opportunities for women and minorities 100 years ago? In your opinion, how much equality of opportunity exists today? What part does effort and determination play in gaining…