Transcript James Thomas - Plano Independent School District

James Thomas
1890 - 1968
James Thomas was a historic figure who
exemplified good citizenship. His humanitarian
efforts improved the community of Plano.
What do these
people have in
common?
• What do you know about leadership?
• Do you think Plano had any leaders
or good citizens 100 years ago?
• What are some qualities of a good
leader?
• Personal obligation for the common goodmeans a person feels it is his/her duty to do good things
for others and for the community because it will make the
community a better place in which to live. They are
considerate of mankind.
• Respect for self and othersmeans a person’s actions show
he/she cares about him/herself
and about others.
• Responsibilitymeans a person is in control of
his/her actions and the results
of those actions.
Jane Addams was a historical
figure who was a good citizen.
She was a wealthy citizen who
traveled to Europe and visited a
”settlement house,” which was
created for families in need.
Jane Addams is remembered
as a social worker who
founded Hull House which provided:
•day care for working mothers.
•a community kitchen.
•visiting nurses.
•a meeting place for clubs and labor unions.
•a place for women to use their education.
•a training ground for careers in social work.
Most schools in Plano were named for
individuals who were leaders in the
community and also believed in
responsibility for the human good.
What do you know
about our school’s
name?
Let’s find out about the
history of some other
Plano school names.
Read about James Thomas. Mr. Thomas’
life was an example of good citizenship.
Talk about the words businessman, and
janitorial service. Use context clues to
determine a definition for the following
words:
– philanthropist
– solicited
businessman
a man who
works in a
business
philanthropist
a person who
generously
gives to a
school, the
community, or
the poor
janitorial service
a business
which
provides care
and cleaning
of a building
solicited
asked for or
requested
James Thomas was both a businessman and a philanthropist. Find
details that support James Thomas as a businessman and
philanthropist and complete the graphic organizer.
Businessman
Good Citizen/Philanthropist
Use the graphic organizer and the handout
to help organize the information about
James Thomas. Choose from the
following topics:
• James Thomas As a Businessman
• James Thomas As a Philanthropist and
Good Citizen
humanitarian
one who is
considerate of
mankind
James Thomas was a humanitarian!