Mother Teresa

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Mother Teresa
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Summary

The story of a nun who spent her life caring for the sick and poor in India, showing how small acts of kindness, repeated every day, can help many people.

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Discussion

The story of a nun who spent her life caring for the sick and poor in India, showing how small acts of kindness, repeated every day, can help many people.

  1. What kind of work did Mother Teresa choose to do?
  2. How can small, daily acts of kindness add up to something big?
  3. Who in your own community helps people who are struggling?

Quick work-a-long

Vocabulary: compassion, service, charity.

Try it: Plan one small kind act you could do this week for someone who needs help.