PAY IT FORWARD- By Catherine Ryan Hyde
It all started with the social studies teacher's extra-credit assignment: come up with a plan to change the world for the better, and do it. Twelve-year-old Trevor McKinney began by doing something good for three people. But instead of paying him back, he asked them to "pay it forward" by doing a favor for three more people, who in turn would help three others, and so on, each act a link in a chain of human kindness.
An no one-- not his teacher, his mom, or anyone in his small California town-- could ever have dreamed of how far Trevor's plan would go...
An no one-- not his teacher, his mom, or anyone in his small California town-- could ever have dreamed of how far Trevor's plan would go...
ANTICIPATION GUIDE: On a separate pages document, explain whether you agree or disagree with the following statements and explain your answers. Remember, there is not right or wrong answer, but the explanation is very important.
1. Sometimes teachers expect too much from their students.
2. If a stranger promised you they would do something, there is no way they would ever actually do it.
3. Most people are good.
4. Kids can't have a major impact on the world.
5. If someone is in an abusive relationship and does not have the strength to leave, that's their own fault.
6. People will always judge you based on your lifestyle.
2. If a stranger promised you they would do something, there is no way they would ever actually do it.
3. Most people are good.
4. Kids can't have a major impact on the world.
5. If someone is in an abusive relationship and does not have the strength to leave, that's their own fault.
6. People will always judge you based on your lifestyle.
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