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JORDIN SPARKS

Use the following critical thinking questions to help foster an open, student-led discussion on the theme(s) discussed in this episode of The Harbor. Critical thinking questions JORDIN SPARKS 1. THROUGHOUT THEIR YOUTH, JORDIN’S PARENTS TAUGHT HER AND HER BROTHER THE IMPORTANCE OF HELPING OTHERS. Recall some ways you and your family helped others when you were younger. How did these experiences help shape your perspective? How are you helping others today?

2. THE NEWS STORY JORDIN SHARED IN HER EPISODE IS AN UNFORTUNATE EXAMPLE OF THE BYSTANDER EFFECT, OR A SITUATION IN WHICH THERE ARE INDIVIDUALS WHO DO NOTHING TO HELP A VICTIM WHEN OTHER PEOPLE ARE PRESENT. Have you ever seen or heard of a situation like the one Jordin shared? Why do you think the bystander effect exists?

3 . JORDIN BELIEVES THAT WE “ . . . ALL HAVE BEEN GIVEN GIFTS AND TALENTS THAT NO ONE ELSE HAS.” How have you used your talents this school year? How will you continue using your talents in the future?

4. THERE ARE INNUMERABLE WAYS TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR SCHOOL OR YOUR COMMUNITY — JORDIN MENTIONED CLEANING A LOCAL PARK, HOLDING A CANNED FOOD DRIVE, SPENDING TIME WITH THE ELDERLY, OR BEING A PART OF AN AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM. What are some additional ways you can make a difference that are in line with what you’re passionate about? What steps can you take to make these ideas a reality?

5 . IN CLOSING HER EPISODE, JORDIN ENCOURAGES VIEWERS TO KEEP GIVING BECAUSE THOSE WHO GIVE ARE TRUE LEADERS. Think of someone in your life that you see as a giver. How is this person also a leader?

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