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Module VI: Books That Changed Lives

Pre-Viewing Activity: Student Handout

Before viewing the program consider these questions:

• What inspires people to achievement and advocacy?
• How can reading play a positive role in a person's life and development?
• How do role models or family members play a role in inspiring a person to achievement and advocacy?

Personal Book Review
Everyone has read books that they will never forget. There are certain authors, stories, characters that inspire readers to look at their own lives and decide to use what they've read to become a better person. Which books have affected you in a positive way? Why? Use the following categories to brainstorm the positive impact reading has made in your own life. Use both words and graphics!

An Inspiring Book	An Inspiring Character	An Inspiring Author