Lessons for Language Arts and Character Development
Rooted in North Carolina History, Heritage, and Geography
Heroes of Character is a companion workbook to Scoundrels, Rogues, and Heroes of the Old North State.
Vocabulary builder, games and group activities for learning about self and getting along with others. Geography. Reading comprehension.
Six stories with special learning opportunities:
James Iredell Waddell Never Surrendered
Character Traits: The Five Ds: Direction, Discipline, Dedication, Determination, and Drive
Behavior issues: Accepting unwanted outcomes
Annie Oakley Thrilled Pinehurst Residents
Character Traits: Personal achievement
Behavior issues: Developing and using one’s talents
Loud Hymn Singer Taken to Court
Character Traits: Civility, Tolerance, Manners
Behavior Issues: Accepting majority rule
Famous Imposter Bilked North Carolinians
Character Traits: Trust, Honesty
Behavior Issues: Judgment
Tiny Broadwicke, Pioneer Aviatrix
Character Traits: Courage
Behavior Issues: Taking risks wisely
Was the Slave a Prince?
Character Traits: Understanding, Compassion, Humility
Behavior Issues: Communicating across language and cultural barriers; Acting on assumptions
Supplemental activities:
Mathematics: Spherical geometry
Science: Changing the freezing point
Languages: Learning new languages
Communication: Working for understanding