1. Wednesday, December 3, 2008 Warm-up: What’s a griot?
Compare the definition to something we’ve discussed earlier in the year.

2. Today in History: Character Essay: Extended Response Charity
Character Board: Gift tags
Arabian Nights returned & viewed

3. Character Essay : Charity
Charity : Benevolent
(friendly) goodwill toward or
love of humanity.
Think of a time when you or someone you know was gracious to another person. How did it affect their lives and how did it make you feel? Did you have to give up something for yourself? How did that make you feel about doing for others? OR – think of a time when someone was gracious to you. How did you react to their kindness?
Write an extended response (top to bottom of page) about charity.

4. Charity Gift tags Think about the Character Essay you just wrote.
Write two-three words about what charity means to you.
You can put your name or be anonymous
For use on Character Board in main building