Lesson 4: Philanthropy in Literature—Reading, Writing, Thinking
Handout 5

Philanthropy at Work

Directions: Complete the chart’s first Book Title/Author column based upon the novel you read and the essay you wrote. Complete the remainder of the chart while you listen to your classmate’s essays.

  1. Book Title:

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2. Book Title:

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3. Book Title:

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4. Book Title:

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5. Book Title:

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What is/are the main problem(s) in the story?



















Give one example of philanthropy in the story.



















How was the character changed by doing or receiving an act of philanthropy?



















What is your classmate's opinion about philanthropy?



















Do you agree with this opinion? Why or why not?