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Activity Guide: LeAnne
Discuss these questions and share your thoughts with others, or record your thoughts and responses in a personal journal.
1. What are your initial reactions to LeAnne’s story?
2. Name four qualities that you admire about LeAnne?
a. First, _________________________
b. Second, ______________________
c. Third, ________________________
d. Fourth, _______________________
3. Why did you select these four? What do each of these mean to you?
4. LeAnne is clearly a person for whom religion plays a significant role in her life. What role does religion play in your life?
5. LeAnne gained self-confidence by participating in the pageants. What has given you a sense of self-confidence in your life? What do you think might help you gain self-confidence?
6. Many girls are concerned about their looks and body image. How do these concerns affect you and your life?
Where to Learn More...
For General "Girl" interests Visit www.go-girl.com for a lively and entertaining array of informative content relevant to teen girls' social and academic lifestyles. The site features 5 departments sure to interest young women everywhere: Go Fashion, Go Beauty, Go Play, Go Study, Go Fitness, and special monthly features such as Go Serious.
For More Girl-Reading Visit www.girlpress.com publishes titles aimed at empowering girls such as Cool Women, Zine Scene: The Do-It-Yourself Guide to Zines, and Girl Boss: Running the Show Like the Big Chicks.
For Some Girl-Viewing Visit the "Girls in America" site at http://www.itvs.org/girlsinamerica/. This is a content rich site serving as a companion to the documentaries Run Like A Girl and Smile Pretty airing on PBS. It also stands alone as a great site for girls and parents.
For More Information about Religion Visit www.beliefnet.com for links to sites about many religions and an interfaith perspective. Their motto is: "Because we all believe in something."
For More Information on Healthy Body Image: Visit www.about-face.org and Visit http://www.agirllikeu.com/mind.asp
Girls Speak Out on What Makes them Special http://thriveonline.oxygen.com/weight/hottopics/girls.html
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