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Level: Senior High School (Grades 11–12)
PROJECT R.I.S.E
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📖 Story Title: "The Extra Mile"
By: Adapted for educational purposes
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Reading Level: Grades 11–12
One rainy afternoon, Carla, a student council president, noticed a janitor struggling to carry cleaning
equipment across the flooded hallway. The students passing by barely gave him a glance, busy talking
about the upcoming school fair. Carla paused, turned around, and without hesitation, offered to help.
“Ma’am, you don’t have to,” the janitor said, surprised.
“I want to,” she smiled.
Word of her small act of kindness spread around campus. Some admired her, others questioned her.
“You’re the president, not a janitor,” one student scoffed.
Carla simply replied, “Leadership isn’t about a title. It’s about serving others.”
Later that week, Carla noticed more students holding doors open, helping clean after class, and even
volunteering for community work. Her simple act became a ripple of change.
Follow-up Comprehension & Reflection C. One small act can lead to bigger
Questions: changes
D. Cleaning is only for janitors
1. What character trait did Carla show?
A. Pride 4. Summarize the story in 2–3 sentences.
B. Confidence
5. Paraphrase this quote from Carla in
C. Compassion
your own words:
D. Anger
“Leadership isn’t about a title. It’s
2. Why did other students start to change about serving others.”
their behavior?
A. They were forced to
B. They wanted recognition
C. They were inspired by Carla’s actions
D. They didn’t want to be punished
3. What is the main message of the story?
A. Rainy days are hard
B. Being in power means giving orders
Answer Key: Multiple Choice Questions
1. What character trait did Carla show?
✅ C. Compassion
2. Why did other students start to change their behavior?
✅ C. They were inspired by Carla’s actions
3. What is the main message of the story?
✅ C. One small act can lead to bigger changes
✍️Suggested Answers: Open-Ended Questions
4. Summarize the story in 2–3 sentences:
Carla, the student council president, helped a janitor carry equipment during a rainy day. Despite
criticism, she believed true leadership meant serving others. Her simple act inspired others to do the
same, creating a positive change in the school community.
5. Paraphrase Carla’s quote:
“Leadership isn’t about a title. It’s about serving others.”
Being a leader doesn’t mean having power or position—it means helping people and setting a good
example.