"What are you doing?" Orlando asked Ernest.
"I'm cleaning the trash here in the park" Ernest responded.
"Why?" Orlando questioned.
"Well if I don't, who will? We'll have a dirty park and nowhere to play basketball."
Orlando thought about this. He did not enjoy cleaning, but he hated the idea of not having somewhere to play basketball. After
careful consideration, Orlando decided to join in on Ernest's efforts. Together the two spent all afternoon cleaning the park. At the end of the
day, a little girl approached Orlando.
"Thanks, now I can come and play here." She handed Orlando a flower.
Orlando smiled to himself.
Story 2:
Jon was getting ready for his exciting day with his dad at the state fair, when he noticed his sister. Paige, pouting in the corner. He
How do both stories show that being nice can bring joy to oneself?
1. The characters feel the happiness of others.
O2. The characters have fun giving away nice gifts.
3. The characters are thanked by family members.
4. The characters learn to enjoy new activities.