THOUGHT OF DAY AND EXIT SLIPS

THOUGHT OF DAY AND EXIT SLIPS SEPTEMBER 23 – 28

Analyze/Interpret the quote either by comparing the quote to the photo, comparing to our discussion on heroism or by discussing what you think the quote means. “I don't run away from a challenge because I am afraid. Instead, I run toward it because the only way to escape fear is to trample it beneath your feet.” Nadia Comaneci Nadia Comaneci was a famous Olympic gymnast who became an overnight sensation after scoring a perfect 10 and winning gold at the 1976 Olympics at age 14. She went on to win a total of 9 Olympic medals over two Olympic. (1976 and 1980).

Analyze the quotes below by either comparing and contrasting the quotes to each other, applying the quotes to your first week of school or to your life. Be sure to explain and provide specific examples with your reasoning. “It is time for us all to stand and cheer for the doer, the achiever - the one who recognizes the challenge and does something about it.” Vince Lombardi famous football coach “We would accomplish many more things if we did not think of them as impossible.” Vince Lombardi

Analyze/Interpret the quote, either by comparing the quote to the picture, comparing the quotes to our study on heroes or simply by explaining how you interpret the speaker’s words. • “Associate with men of good quality, if you esteem your own reputation; for it is better to be alone than in bad company.” • George Washington • George Washington was one of our nations founding fathers and the first president of the US

Analyze/Interpret the quote, either by comparing the quote to the picture, comparing the quote to our discussions on heroism or simply by explaining how you interpret the speaker’s words. "When everything seems to be going against you, remember that the airplane takes off against the wind, not with it." Henry Ford Henry Ford was the founder of the Ford Motor Company; the picture was just a cool picture I found

Analyze/Interpret the quote either by comparing the quotes to the photos or by discussing what you think the quote means. Can you guess what week this is based on the pictures? “There are worse crimes than burning books. One of them is not reading them.” Joseph Brodsky “Not all readers are leaders, but all leaders are readers.” Harry S. Truman

Analyze/Interpret the quote, either comparing to the picture, your own life, or our theme of heroes. • “Dreams can often become challenging, but challenges are what we live for.” Travis White • Travis White was a famous architect. This is a picture of the Cincinnati Reds clinching their division last September.

Analyze/Interpret either by comparing to the various pictures or by applying to your own life. “Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference.” Winston Churchill Winston Churchill was a famous historical and political figure.

Analyze/Interpret the quote either by comparing the quote to the photo, comparing to our theme of challenges or heroism or by discussing what you think the quote means. “Life’s challenges are not suppose to paralyze you, they’re suppose to help you discover who you are.” – Bernice Johnson Reagon

Analyze/Interpret the quote, by comparing the quote to our discussion on heroism or simply by explaining how you interpret the speaker’s words. “Accept the challenges so that you can feel the exhilaration of victory.” - George S. Patton – U.S. Army Officer

Analyze/Interpret the quote, by comparing the quote to our discussion on heroism or simply by explaining how you interpret the speaker’s words. “The true measure of a man is not how he behaves in moments of comfort and convenience, but how he stands at times of controversy and challenges”. - Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Analyze/Interpret the quote, by comparing the quote to our discussion on heroism or simply by explaining how you interpret the speaker’s words. “The black of granite which was an obstacle in the pathway of the weak became a stepping-stone in the pathway of the strong.” – Thomas Carlyle (writer, essayist, historian)

Analyze/Interpret either by comparing to the pictures below (some of which are heroes we discussed yesterday), the heroes we discussed yesterday or by applying to heroes in general. “TO BE SUCCESSFUL YOU MUST ACCEPT ALL CHALLENGES THAT COME YOUR WAY. YOU CAN'T JUST ACCEPT THE ONES YOU LIKE.” MIKE GAFKA Mike Gafka was a Systems Engineer for Hewlett Packard

September 11, 2012 This is a picture that was taken on 9/11 at the site of the World Trade Center attacks. The 9/11 attacks took almost 3, 000 lives and hundreds injured. The picture from New York, is very similar to a historical picture from WWII and the battle of Iwo Jima, an island off Japan’s coast. In the picture from Iwo Jima, there are six brave Marines raising the American flag on enemy soil to solidify a victory. In the battle of Iwo Jima, the United States lost almost 7,000 U.S. Marines and another 19,000 injured. I want you to compare and contrast these two photos. What is the significant of the flag raising in both events? Which photos is more powerful to you? Why?

Wednesday, September 12, 2012: Analyze/interpret the quote, either by comparing the quote to the picture or the quote to 9/11 or just writing about what the quote means to you. YOU MUST WRITE the quote in your composition book. Heroes never die. They live on forever in the hearts and minds of those who would follow in their footsteps. Emily Potter Emily is the founder of a non-profit organization, “The Million Kisses Foundation”

Analyze/interpret the quote, either by comparing the quote to the picture or the quote to 9/11 or just writing about what the quote or picture means to you. This is a picture of the World Trade Center Memorial in New York City. This is where the twin towers once stood. The names of all those that died are engraved in the stone around the fountain. YOU MUST WRITE the quote in your composition book. “A hero is someone who has given his or her life to someone bigger than oneself.” Joseph Campbell

Analyze or Interpret the quote either by comparing to the military picture above or by comparing to what we have been learning about heroes. “The basic difference between an ordinary man and a warrior is that a warrior takes everything as a challenge while an ordinary man takes everything either as a blessing or a curse.” Carlos Casteneda – was an American Anthropologist

“My own heroes are the dreamers, those men and women who tried to make the world a better place than when they found it, whether in small ways or great ones. Some succeeded, some failed, most had mixed results…but it is the effort that’s heroic, as I see it. Win or lose, I admire those who fight the good fight.” - George R. Martin Write this quote in your hero quote section. Then answer the following: How do you think this speaker would define a hero? How is this view similar or different to your own view of what a hero is? Be specific.

Analyze/Interpret the quote either by comparing the quote to the photo or by discussing what you think the quote means. “Hard times don’t create heroes. It is during the hard times when the ‘hero’ within us is revealed.” Bob Riley Photo: Mark Krebs – walk on UK Basketball player – in this picture he is at senior day with his family including his mom who was battling cancer. Bob Riley was a politician and former Gov. Alabama

Analyze/Interpret the quote either by comparing to one of the three pictures related to improving yourself or by applying to your own life or our theme on heroism. “There is no challenge more challenging than the challenge to improve yourself.” Michael F. Staley is a retired Florida Fire Fighter and a Motivational Speaker

Analyze/Interpret the quote either by comparing the quote to the photo or by discussing what you think the quote means. If you want to achieve some really big and interesting goals, you have to learn to fall in love with hard work.” Steve Pavlina

Analyze/Interpret the quote, either comparing to your own life or our theme of heroes and challenges. “To be tested is good. The challenged life may be the best therapist.” Gail Sheehy was an American Journalist

Analyze/Interpret one of the quotes either by comparing to the variety of pictures of historical events or to historical heroes (i.e. Martin Luther King Jr., Christopher Columbus, George Washington, John F. Kennedy, etc.) “Ideas shape the course of history.” John Maynard Keynes “Nearly all men can stand adversity but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power.” Abe Lincoln

Analyze/Interpret the quote as it applies to the movie clips and Homer’s journey from October Sky: “Your father always has to be the big hero. I swear if he dies I won't shed a tear.” Homer’s mom to Homer after mining accident in October Sky. Above a scene from October Sky. Homer’s dad scolding him for building and setting off a rocket.

Analyze/Interpret the quote either applying the quote to Mr. Bradshaw or to your own life. “When you've got something to prove, there's nothing greater than a challenge.” Terry Bradshaw Terry Bradshaw was a Hall of Fame Quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers and is currently a sports announcer.

Learning Target: I can define words that identify heroic traits. I can practice multiple strategies of definition. • CORE 3: COMPLETE THE THESIS STATEMENTS ONLY! • Core 1, 2 & 6: • Write a SOLID (not too broad or narrow) thesis statement for the following prompts: • a. You must write a paper convincing Mrs. Beier that you should have less homework. • b. You will be writing a paper convincing Ms. Obermeyer to allow your • class to take a field trip to ________________________(insert the place). • c. You will be writing an objective narrative about the federal shut down, how it affects your family and community. • d. You will be writing an objective narrative about year round school, including how it affects the students emotionally, • academically and socially. • Write the function/example and negation of the following items: • a. microwave • b. TextBook • c. Basketball

Friday, October 18, 2013: • Learning Target: I can understand the archetype of a hero’s journey. I can distinguish between archetype and stereotype. I can identify concrete examples of the hero’s journey. What is archetype? What is stereotype? What is the difference (yes you answered this yesterday but many of you still don’t understand. Write down an example of the following: Archetype heroes Archetype sidekick Archetype villain Stereotype of a musician Stereotype of a NASCAR fan Stereotype of a professor

Analyze/Interpret the quote either by comparing the quote to our theme of challenges or discussion on heroism; or by discussing what you think the quote means. “Be your own hero, it’s cheaper than a movie ticket.” Douglas Horton - was a American Religious and Academic Leader

Analyze/Interpret one of the quotes either by applying to one of the pictures above from the movie Toy Story 3 and the steps of the heroes journey or by applying to your life; or comparing to each other. “The key to change is to let go of fear.” Rosanne Cash “ We change whether we like it or not.” Ralph Waldo Emerson “Things do not change, we change.” Henry David Thoreau

Analyze/Interpret one of the quotes either by applying to one of the pictures below from the movie Toy Story 3 and the steps/stages of the heroes journey. “The test of character is having the ability to meet challenges.” Walter Annenberg “We are the hero of our own story.” Mary McCarthy.

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