Listen below to an interview with the captain of the South African rugby team (Matt Damon's character) as he speaks about Nelson Mandela.
How will you use the last lines of Invictus in your life going forward?
I am the master of my fate
I am the captain of my soul
Watch the real live ending of the 1995 Rugby World Cup final below.
H/W
Character Sketch due in tomorrow - Make sure you are making 'clear' judgments throughout.
Bring in your comfort zone rectangles (if you still have it) for discussion in tomorrow's class (Fri). How have you stepped out of your comfort zone recently?
"Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better." Maya Angelou
Friday, December 17, 2010
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Character Sketches- Due Friday
Finish the trimester strong! What are you doing over these next two nights to make sure your character sketch is the best that it could be?
Use the 'Character Sketch' proof reading sheet (the last page of your Making Judgments package) as a checklist on Thursday night to help you review your paper for accuracy and advanced sentence integration.
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Comma Rules and Run-ons: Test Queries
I just don't get it...
Write down anything that confuses you related to COMMAS rules, fragments, and run-ons. Maybe you can get answers from your friends...
eg. Could you fix this sentence?
The dogs and cats played and jumped around the yard the cats made the most mess the dogs made the most noise.
Saturday, December 11, 2010
Homework Week 7
Click on the above link to see you last H/W sheet for 2011.
Next week is an important week for grades. Make sure you FINISH STRONG, and don't allow yourself to slip before the holiday vacation.
Maybe it is worth watching this video again! Hint ! Hint!
Next week is an important week for grades. Make sure you FINISH STRONG, and don't allow yourself to slip before the holiday vacation.
Maybe it is worth watching this video again! Hint ! Hint!
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Review of Today's Lesson - Making Judgments
Change to H/W sheet
Spend this evening collecting notes on your chosen person for the character sketch. You do not need to write the GRAAB sentences
Enjoy a more detailed explanation of the Sugihara story. How would you judge this man?
Enjoy these impressive poems from your classmates
A Spin to Victory by Sophie Smith
Joannie Rochette steps onto the ice,
Her sparkling dress makes her look rather nice.
Music starts playing and filling her ears,
As she pushes away her sadness and fears.
Her new polished skates make a peculiar sound,
And at that moment, her heart starts to pound.
She spun on the ice like a Hanukah driedel,
Reminding herself that a fall could be fatal.
Joannie decides to add a little flair,
So she stretches her leg high in the air.
The shouting and yelling of the crowd decreased,
And Joannie wished for bronze at the least
Lovely red roses landed by her side,
And her smile becomes really wide.
Her sparkling dress makes her look quite nice,
As Jonnie Rochette steps off the ice.
A Day to Remember
by Mary Louise Kenny
Early morning dew rested in the grass
Little laced sneakers scattered to class
A normal winter day, and so it began
As the monster schemed its horrible plan
Citizens looked up and wondered why
The faded grey clouds dotted the sky
Rain started to pour and danced on the road
As the earthquake in itself started to explode
The white shutters galloped through the tiny, poor town
As the faces of many began to helplessly frown
Their shoulders hung low, as they watched in fear
Hoping that a hero would be somewhere near
Soon, the heroes came with their love to share
Their big hearts opened with a desire to care
The memories were gone with all the debris
But the survivors that lived now shine with glee
The Soccer Shocker
by Scott
Iniesta sprinting in his black cleats
Trying his hardest not to fall in defeat
Johannesburg Africa is where his team Spain was playing
Before the game probably desperately praying
Spain and the Netherlands were in extra time
If one team screws up it would be a crime
The game was the world cup finals
The team that wins would become idols
Jubalani was the name of the ball
Fighting to get Jubalani a brawl
Vuvuyelos being buzzed by peers
Some of the players even grasping their ears
Suddenly Iniesta found the ball at his feet
Hoping to score so he wouldn’t be beat
He kicked the ball hoping to win their first title
The ball went in and the whole team was vital
Will you be ready for the Talent Show reward party...coming soon! Look at the talent we have!
Spend this evening collecting notes on your chosen person for the character sketch. You do not need to write the GRAAB sentences
Enjoy a more detailed explanation of the Sugihara story. How would you judge this man?
Enjoy these impressive poems from your classmates
A Spin to Victory by Sophie Smith
Joannie Rochette steps onto the ice,
Her sparkling dress makes her look rather nice.
Music starts playing and filling her ears,
As she pushes away her sadness and fears.
Her new polished skates make a peculiar sound,
And at that moment, her heart starts to pound.
She spun on the ice like a Hanukah driedel,
Reminding herself that a fall could be fatal.
Joannie decides to add a little flair,
So she stretches her leg high in the air.
The shouting and yelling of the crowd decreased,
And Joannie wished for bronze at the least
Lovely red roses landed by her side,
And her smile becomes really wide.
Her sparkling dress makes her look quite nice,
As Jonnie Rochette steps off the ice.
A Day to Remember
by Mary Louise Kenny
Early morning dew rested in the grass
Little laced sneakers scattered to class
A normal winter day, and so it began
As the monster schemed its horrible plan
Citizens looked up and wondered why
The faded grey clouds dotted the sky
Rain started to pour and danced on the road
As the earthquake in itself started to explode
The white shutters galloped through the tiny, poor town
As the faces of many began to helplessly frown
Their shoulders hung low, as they watched in fear
Hoping that a hero would be somewhere near
Soon, the heroes came with their love to share
Their big hearts opened with a desire to care
The memories were gone with all the debris
But the survivors that lived now shine with glee
The Soccer Shocker
by Scott
Iniesta sprinting in his black cleats
Trying his hardest not to fall in defeat
Johannesburg Africa is where his team Spain was playing
Before the game probably desperately praying
Spain and the Netherlands were in extra time
If one team screws up it would be a crime
The game was the world cup finals
The team that wins would become idols
Jubalani was the name of the ball
Fighting to get Jubalani a brawl
Vuvuyelos being buzzed by peers
Some of the players even grasping their ears
Suddenly Iniesta found the ball at his feet
Hoping to score so he wouldn’t be beat
He kicked the ball hoping to win their first title
The ball went in and the whole team was vital
Will you be ready for the Talent Show reward party...coming soon! Look at the talent we have!
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