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of the unit I brought out the Melissa at how serious students performed the
and Doug portrait pad allowing each task. They helped each other with the
student to select the frame for their drawing, handwriting and making sure
portrait. Then students were given the they represented their heart. Each one
following instructions; “You are to draw wanted their portrait to be their best
a life-size portrait of yourself, and at work possible. As I watched and guided
the bottom, just above the frame, you it became a sacred moment for me each
are to write, in your best handwriting, year. One year a high school senior ran
the word you choose to be known for up to me in the hallway and announced,
in your life.” Each year I was amazed “My portrait is still on my wall.”
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