Guardian Angels

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/guardian-angels

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the founding date?February 14, 1979
2. What is the founding city?New York City, New York, USA
3. Why do the Guardian Angels wear red berets?The red berets make them easy to spot so people know help is nearby. The bright color helps scare off bad people. It also shows they are there to protect the community.
4. How do the Guardian Angels help homeless people and those feeling sad?They do wellness checks, which means they visit and talk to homeless people and those in distress. They offer a friendly conversation and a human connection. This helps people feel cared for and supported.

Grassroots Movement: A movement or organization that originates from ordinary people rather than from leaders or elites.
Deterrence: The action of discouraging an action or event through instilling doubt or fear of the consequences.
Holistic Approach: An approach that considers the whole system or person, rather than just individual parts.