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Word Origin Comics: Sweet Charity Gone Sour

Word Origin Comics: Sweet Charity Gone Sour
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Using a comic book format, the story of word origins and their relationship to contemporary and personal issues. students can gain a new understanding of the power of words and how best to use them, while expanding their vocabulary.

"Love is not patronizing and charity isn't about pity, it is about love. Charity and love are the same -- with charity you give love, so don't just give money but reach out your hand instead."

― Mother Teresa

"A bone to the dog is not charity. Charity is the bone shared with the dog, when you are just as hungry as the dog."

― Jack London

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