About the Big Question (English)

Overview

Everyone has dreams. One person’s dream might be to create a community garden in the middle of a city. Another person’s dream might be to study medicine and help others. Have you ever set goals to achieve a dream? How do you know which goals are worthwhile?

A drama is a work of literature that is meant to be performed for an audience. A drama has characters, a setting, a theme, and a plot. You can see a drama performed, or you can read a drama. Many dramas are based on the theme of friendship. Reading dramas will help you answer the Unit 6 Big Question: What Are Worthwhile Goals?

Web Resources

PBS Kids Go! Set Money Goals
http://pbskids.org/itsmylife/money/managing/article3.html
Is saving money a worthwhile goal? Learn how to manage your money and set short- and long-term savings goals at this site.

Time for Kids: A Day to Play
http://www.timeforkids.com/TFK/kids/news/story/0,28277,1666714,00.html
Read about how some kids set goals to get healthy!

The Art and Science of Theater
http://library.thinkquest.org/21722/
Learn the history of theater and the process of putting together a successful play. Topics on this site include stage lighting, stage direction, theatrical history, literature, and even some health benefits of drama.