The document introduces three informational texts that students will read: 1. "Teaching Chess, and Life" which is about how learning to play chess changed one boy's life. 2. "Community Service & You" which discusses volunteer opportunities for young people. 3. "Feeding Frenzy" which profiles a young man who started a surplus food program in his school district. Students are instructed to identify each text as a primary or secondary source, analyze the main ideas and purposes, and elaborate on concepts presented.

2. Mrs. Jones in “Thank You, M’am” helps a boy who might otherwise end up on the wrong path. In the following primary and secondary sources, you’ll meet real people who also help others, and you’ll learn about community service in the process. Connecting to the Literature [End of Section]

3. “ Teaching Chess, and Life” Introducing the Informational Texts “ Community Service & You” “ Feeding Frenzy”

4. How did learning to play chess change one young man’s life? “ Teaching Chess, and Life” Introducing the Informational Texts To find out, read “Teaching Chess, and Life.”

5. Have you ever thought about volunteering in your community? Have you ever wondered how you could make a difference? “ Community Service & You” Introducing the Informational Texts Read “Community Service & You” to find out about the various volunteer opportunities for young people.

6. What happens when a young man decides to devote his time and energy to begin a surplus food-sharing program in his own school district? “ Feeding Frenzy” Introducing the Informational Texts Learn how David Levitt overcame bureaucratic red tape to make his dream a reality in “Feeding Frenzy.” [End of Section]

7. Vocabulary Development mentorship n.: advice or lessons from a mentor, or wise teacher intimidating v. used as adj.: frightening endeavors n.: serious attempts, efforts, or undertakings legislation n.: law or body of laws Vocabulary

8. Vocabulary Development bureaucratic adj.: relating to rigid government routine undaunted adj.: not discouraged by a difficulty or setback Vocabulary

9. 3. All serious __________ require patience and hard work. 4. A newly hired athletic trainer benefits from the __________ of an experienced professional. 5. The team persevered, __________ by the disappointing loss. mentorship intimidating endeavors bureaucratic undaunted 1. The barking dogs were __________ to the small child. 2. As town mayor, Nodra had grown tired of the job’s __________ constraints. Vocabulary mentorship intimidating endeavors bureaucratic undaunted Vocabulary Practice F ill in the blanks with Word Bank words. [End of Section]

11. Primary Sources [End of Section] Primary Sources Autobiographies Letters Interviews Speeches Eyewitness Reports Essays Editorials Oral Histories Autobiographies Speeches Letters

13. Secondary Sources [End of Section] Secondary Sources Encyclopedia Articles Reference Works Textbooks Newspaper Articles Biographies Magazine Articles Newspaper Articles Encyclopedias Textbooks

16. Is this a primary or secondary source? How do you know? What is the main idea? Using Primary and Secondary Sources Quick Check Many kids my age in Washington Heights wind up in gangs, as drug dealers, in jail, or dead. I decided long ago that I would not end up in one of those situations because of the consequences I saw others suffer. I have stuck by this decision with help from several important people. One of the most influential people in my life is my former chess coach and current boss, Jeremy Chiappetta, who has taught me a lot about chess and more about life. from “Teaching Chess, and Life” by Carlos Capellan (from an essay adapted by The New York Times, September 3, 2000)

17. Using Primary and Secondary Sources Primary source. The writer uses the pronoun I. Quick Check Is this a primary or secondary source? How do you know? Many kids my age in Washington Heights wind up in gangs, as drug dealers, in jail, or dead. I decided long ago that I would not end up in one of those situations because of the consequences I saw others suffer. I have stuck by this decision with help from several important people. One of the most influential people in my life is my former chess coach and current boss, Jeremy Chiappetta, who has taught me a lot about chess and more about life. from “Teaching Chess, and Life” by Carlos Capellan (from an essay adapted by The New York Times, September 3, 2000)

18. Quick Check Using Primary and Secondary Sources What is the main idea? Many kids my age in Washington Heights wind up in gangs, as drug dealers, in jail, or dead. I decided long ago that I would not end up in one of those situations because of the consequences I saw others suffer. I have stuck by this decision with help from several important people. One of the most influential people in my life is my former chess coach and current boss, Jeremy Chiappetta, who has taught me a lot about chess and more about life. from “Teaching Chess, and Life” by Carlos Capellan (from an essay adapted by The New York Times, September 3, 2000)

19. Who is the author’s audience? What is the author’s purpose? Using Primary and Secondary Sources Quick Check Many kids my age in Washington Heights wind up in gangs, as drug dealers, in jail, or dead. I decided long ago that I would not end up in one of those situations because of the consequences I saw others suffer. I have stuck by this decision with help from several important people. One of the most influential people in my life is my former chess coach and current boss, Jeremy Chiappetta, who has taught me a lot about chess and more about life. from “Teaching Chess, and Life” by Carlos Capellan (from an essay adapted by The New York Times, September 3, 2000)

20. Using Primary and Secondary Sources The general public. The article appeared in a newspaper. Quick Check Many kids my age in Washington Heights wind up in gangs, as drug dealers, in jail, or dead. I decided long ago that I would not end up in one of those situations because of the consequences I saw others suffer. I have stuck by this decision with help from several important people. One of the most influential people in my life is my former chess coach and current boss, Jeremy Chiappetta, who has taught me a lot about chess and more about life. from “Teaching Chess, and Life” by Carlos Capellan (from an essay adapted by The New York Times, September 3, 2000) Who is the author’s audience?

21. Using Primary and Secondary Sources To inform and possibly to persuade others to find a mentor or be a mentor. Quick Check Many kids my age in Washington Heights wind up in gangs, as drug dealers, in jail, or dead. I decided long ago that I would not end up in one of those situations because of the consequences I saw others suffer. I have stuck by this decision with help from several important people. One of the most influential people in my life is my former chess coach and current boss, Jeremy Chiappetta, who has taught me a lot about chess and more about life. from “Teaching Chess, and Life” by Carlos Capellan (from an essay adapted by The New York Times, September 3, 2000) What is the author’s purpose?

23. Do you think the essay will be objective or subjective? Why? Using Primary and Secondary Sources Quick Check Many kids my age in Washington Heights wind up in gangs, as drug dealers, in jail, or dead. I decided long ago that I would not end up in one of those situations because of the consequences I saw others suffer. I have stuck by this decision with help from several important people. One of the most influential people in my life is my former chess coach and current boss, Jeremy Chiappetta, who has taught me a lot about chess and more about life. from “Teaching Chess, and Life” by Carlos Capellan (from an essay adapted by The New York Times, September 3, 2000)

24. Using Primary and Secondary Sources Subjective. The writer is telling his story and will give his thoughts, feelings, and opinions. Quick Check Many kids my age in Washington Heights wind up in gangs, as drug dealers, in jail, or dead. I decided long ago that I would not end up in one of those situations because of the consequences I saw others suffer. I have stuck by this decision with help from several important people. One of the most influential people in my life is my former chess coach and current boss, Jeremy Chiappetta, who has taught me a lot about chess and more about life. from “Teaching Chess, and Life” by Carlos Capellan (from an essay adapted by The New York Times, September 3, 2000) Do you think the essay will be objective or subjective? Why?

26. What lessons about life might someone learn from playing chess? Using Primary and Secondary Sources Quick Check Many kids my age in Washington Heights wind up in gangs, as drug dealers, in jail, or dead. I decided long ago that I would not end up in one of those situations because of the consequences I saw others suffer. I have stuck by this decision with help from several important people. One of the most influential people in my life is my former chess coach and current boss, Jeremy Chiappetta, who has taught me a lot about chess and more about life. from “Teaching Chess, and Life” by Carlos Capellan (from an essay adapted by The New York Times, September 3, 2000) [End of Section]

27. Using Primary and Secondary Sources Critical thinking. Patience. Self-control. Sportsmanship. Quick Check Many kids my age in Washington Heights wind up in gangs, as drug dealers, in jail, or dead. I decided long ago that I would not end up in one of those situations because of the consequences I saw others suffer. I have stuck by this decision with help from several important people. One of the most influential people in my life is my former chess coach and current boss, Jeremy Chiappetta, who has taught me a lot about chess and more about life. from “Teaching Chess, and Life” by Carlos Capellan (from an essay adapted by The New York Times, September 3, 2000) What lessons about life might someone learn from playing chess?

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