NOTE: Today’s Daily News Article is a human interest news story. Human interest stories differ from the regular news – they are sometimes referred to as “the story behind the story.” The major news articles of the day tell of important happenings. Human interest stories tell of how those happenings have impacted the people or places around the story. Human interest stories take a break from the more serious news material to highlight something light or funny, something unusual and often something inspiring.

1. What did Arkansas high school student Tanner Wilson do for his friend Brandon Qualls?

2. Why did he do it?

3. What was Brandon’s response?

4. Watch the videos under “Resources” below.
a) What 2 adjectives do you think best describe Tanner Wilson? Explain your answer.
b) What inspires you most about Brandon Qualls?

5. Many students raise money for a class trip, their sports team or cheerleading, band, etc. by standing outside a store asking people to donate money, rather than working for it.
Tanner worked (and for a long time) to raise money to buy his friend the wheelchair. He exhibited patience and selflessness.
a) People use the expression “hard work builds character.” Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines character as: the good qualities of a person that usually include moral or emotional strength, honesty, and fairness. How would hard work build character?
b) What do you think about the idea of working to earn money for your cause? (Consider the question regardless of your circumstances - whether you come from an affluent family or one of modest means.)