Natural Born Leader
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| Season | 1998 |
| Album | 31: Days to Remember |
| Aired | October 03, 1998 |
| Written by | Marshal Younger |
| Directed by | Phil Lollar |
| Produced by | Unknown |
| Sound Design by | Todd Busteed |
| Music by | John Campbell |
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[edit] General information
Theme: Misjudging others, Determination
Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:7 See more with this reference
[edit] Summary
An error in the school paper leads the students to think that one of their classmates, a quiet and shy fellow named Charles, is really a gifted political leader.
[edit] Plot
While reading the Odyssey Owl one day, Jared DeWhite is inspired by a poem about dinosaurs entitled "People We Know," by Charles VanHorn. He interprets it as criticizing the student council and a call to replace them in the upcoming election. Jared talks to Charles about his poem, continuing to misinterpret the meaning, and urges Charles to run for student council, not realizing he is a special ed. student.
Jared shows the poem to Whit, who doesn't see the significance that Jared sees, and tells Whit that he and Dwayne are handling Charles' campaign for student council. Jared announces Charles' campaign at school, doing all the talking for Charles. Later, Charles is cornered by reporters from the Odyssey Owl, who ask him to interpret his poem. Not understanding, Charles simply agrees with their interpretation, making the reporters think he is a good candidate.
The whole student body is caught up in Charles' simple statements about dinosaurs, attaching hidden meaning to what he says. Whit realizes that Charles has no idea what he has gotten himself into and goes to see Principal Johnson. He finds out Charles is in special ed. and decides it's time to talk to Jared about the election.
Whit, Jared, Charles, and Charles' mother meet to talk about the election and Charles argues that he can continue the campaign even though he is in special ed. because he is special in the eyes of God. The next day, Charles makes his speech, admitting that he may not be the smartest kid but he does have some good ideas for the school.
[edit] Discussion Questions
- How did Jared respond when he found out Charles was in a Special Education class?
- Even though Charles may not have been as smart as some of his classmates, what can we tell about his character that are even more important than being smart?
- What are some ways you can be kind to someone who may be different than you?
[edit] Cast
[edit] Notes
- Mandy's 'Hiya Chuck' greeting is a reference to the comic strip 'Peanuts'.
[edit] Reviews
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100% [edit] Quotes
- Charles-Look, I drew a dinosaur.
- Jared-That's pretty good. Why is he purple?
[edit] Resources
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