878.Resource, Gordon, Say Something: Mentor Text, Gr. 3-5

Public Spirit is about taking action. It means taking an active interest in the well-being of one’s various communities, including home, school, community, country, and the world. It includes respect for others, courage, ethical responsibility, civic responsibility, social justice, and leadership.

Not everyone is comfortable and confident expressing their views and values out loud, in public. This reluctance does not mean, however, that their thoughts and feelings have to remain hidden. There are other ways to speak out for yourself and others. Say Something! presents the many ways we can express our values, through art, music, poetry, action, demonstration, listening, and even our mere presence, as we show up for others.  The book celebrates self-confidence and self-efficacy. It shows many ways to express courage and leadership and to practice social justice.

Heart of Georgia RESA teachers may request a free copy of the book to use with their classes by listening to the short VoiceThread about the book, reading a brief handout that includes the ELA standards and suggested strategies for using the mentor text, and completing a request form.