Overview
Consider a young athlete who faces a tough opponent. Instead of giving up, they push through the challenge, surprising everyone with their determination and ultimately gaining respect from their peers and coaches.
The Choice
Should Yasmin focus on winning or help Alessia?
Quick Stats
- Grade Band
- Grades K-2
- Reading Level
- Level 8.1
- Word Count
- 303 words
- Published
- Jun 7, 2025
The Dilemma
Yasmin and Alessia grew up on the same street and have shared almost every milestone together. One day, during recess, their class decides to have a friendly soccer match. Yasmin is chosen as the team captain for her side, while Alessia is on the opposing team. As the game progresses, Yasmin notices that Alessia is having a hard time keeping up with the rest of her team. Alessia looks frustrated and on the verge of giving up. Yasmin knows that if she encourages her team to play their best, they might win the game, but she also sees that Alessia could use some encouragement to keep going. Yasmin Something has to give.
Values in Tension
This dilemma explores the tension between two important values:
Consider how these values might conflict or complement each other in this situation.
Your Options
Lead her team to victory.
Encourage Alessia to keep playing.
Questions for Reflection
Take a moment to consider these questions. There are no "right" answers ā the goal is to explore different perspectives and develop your own reasoning.
- 1
What would you do, and why?
- 2
Why might it be important to help a friend who is struggling?
- 3
How does courage help us in difficult times?
- 4
How might Frederick Douglass advise Yasmin in this situation?
- 5
Can you recall a time in your own life when you faced a somewhat similar choice or feeling? What did you do?
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Philosophical Perspective
Insights from Frederick Douglass
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