Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Alfred's Choices-The Contender

Donatelli tells Alfred in Chapter 3 what it will take to become "A Contender".  What are THREE things that Mr. Donatelli tells Alfred that will help him in make it?  Use the following TS to get you started.

TS:  Mr. Donatelli helps Alfred make choices that lead to Alfred being a successful boxer.  
SD:  The first thing that Mr. Donatelli says to help Alfred is..."NEED QUOTE from book" (Lipsyte 24).
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  1. Mr. Donatelli helps Alfred make choices that lead to him being a successful boxer. The first thing that Mr. Donatelli says to help Alfred is that he should eat more of certain types of food.“You don’t eat too much lunch, it just makes you slow and tired.”(Lipsyte 24) You have to eat healthy in order to be healthy.
    Another thing that Mr. Donatelli says to Alfred is to not be afraid. “ A man must have some fear” said Donatelli, and learn to control it, to make it work for him.” (Lipsyte 22) Everyone must learn to conquer their fears, and use it as their own advantage.
    One other thing that Donatelli tells Alfred is to never give up. “ if you quit before you really try, that’s worse than never starting at all.” (Lipsyte 26) One should always finish what they start.
    These quotes are really inspirational to all boxer’s and should be kept in mind when you’re training to be one.

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  2. TS: Mr. Donatelli helps Alfred make choices that lead to him being a successful boxer.
    SD: The first thing that Mr Donatelli says to help Alfred is for Alfred to “finish high school go. At night if you have to”. (Lipsyte 35)
    Elab: Mr. Donatelli tells Alfred what is important to boxing and to life is that he need for him to finish high school so he can get a good job.

    SD: The second thing that Mr. Donatelli say to help Alfred is for Alfred to “eat healthy food so he can box”.(lipsyte 33)
    Elab: Mr. Donatelli helps Alfred make a choice in his life, also what is important for him to box is that he has to eat healthy food and don't drink soda.

    SD: The last thing that Mr. Donatelli helps Alfred in his boxing training “heavy bag is for power to build up your arms and shoulders. the peanut bag is for speed and timing”.(lipsyte 32)
    Elab: Mr. Donatelli tells Alfred that all the bags does not have arms and legs and they don’t fight back.
    Closer: That is all the most important advice that Mr. Donatelli has to tell to Alfred.

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  3. TS: Mr. Donatelli helps alfred make choices that lead to him being a successful boxer.
    SD: The first thing that Mr.Donatelli says to help Alfred is “A man must have some fear” said Donatelli “and learn to control it, to make it work for him.” (Lipsyte pg.30)
    Elab: What Donatelli means by that is everyone has fears, but you must control your fears and make them help you to your advantage.
    SD: The second quote that help Alfred is it’s the climbing that makes the man. Getting to the top is an extra reward.” (Lipsyte pg.35)
    Elab: What he means by that is try is better than never starting, succeeding is a plus to trying.
    SD: The last quote is everyone wants to be a champion, that’s not enough. (Lipsyte pg.35)
    Elab: i think what he means by that is everyone wants to succeed, but that not always enough to win.
    closing: those where the life changing quotes Mr.donatelli told Alfred.

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  4. TS: mr.donatelli helps alfred make choices that lead to him being a successful boxer
    SD: The first thing that Mr.Donatelli says to help alfred is “everybody wants to be a champion. Thats not enough. You have to start by wanting to be a contender, the man coming up, the man who knows there’s a good chance he’ll never get to the top, the man who’s willing to sweat and bleed to get up as high as his legs and his brains and his heart will take him.” (Lipsyte 25. hardcover)
    ELAB: this plays a role in real life cause this quote shows to never give up and even if you may still not get to the very top just go as high as you can go.
    SD: The second thing that Mr.Donatelli says to help Alfred is “im always here, Alfred. I live here now. Whatever you decide, good luck to you.”
    ELAB: this to me shows that Mr.donatelli is there whenever he needs help or just a motivation and he just hopes the best for Alfred.
    SD: the third thing that Mr.Donatelli says to help Alfred is “thousands of kids can do it. Doesn't mean anything. The bag doesn't have arms to hit you back with. you understand?”
    ELAB: what i get from this is that don't get too full of yourself. And if you're good at something, doesn't mean you're the best.
    CLOSER: in my opinion these are some quotes from the book that Mr.Donatelli is helping Alfred

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  5. Donatelli helps Alfred make choices that lead to him being a successful boxer.
    The first thing that Mr.Donatelli says to help Alfred is “ The heavy bag is for power to build up your arms and shoulders. The peanut bag is for speed and timing.”(Lipsyte 32).Donatelli want Alfred to work on his arm strength, speed and timing when working the bag. .A second thing that Mr.Donatelli says to help Alfred is “You’re asleep by nine o’clock”(Lipsyte 33). Donatelli wants alfred to have more energy in the morning and not so tired.The third and final thing that Mr.Donatelli says to help Alfred is “The man who knows there’s a good chance he’ll never get to the top the man who is willing to sweat and bleed to get up as high as his legs and his brain and his heart will take him” (Lipsyte 35).Donatelli is telling Alfred that it ain't going to be easy getting to the top and that you will have to train hard and it will take blood and sweat to become a champion. In my opinion i think that these three things can help you in life.

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  6. Ts: Mr. Donatelli helps Alfred make choices that lead to him being a successful boxer.
    SD: The first thing that Mr. Donatelli says to help Alfred is “A man must have fear,” said Donatelli, “and learn to control it, to make it work for him. Do you understand.” (Lipsyte 30)
    Elab: Mr. Donatelli says this quote because donatelli wants to help alfred get stronger by not being afraid.
    SD: The second thing that mr. donatelli says is “Sometimes kids come up here and they want to get in that ring right away and knock somebody's head off. No chance. You have to earn your way in there, you have to work hard for it. Most of the kids leave” (Lipsyte 31).
    Elab: Mr donatelli says this quote because donatelli wants alfred to work hard and earn the spot in the ring.
    SD: The third thing that mr. donatelli says is “Everybody wants to be a champion. That’s not enough. You have to start by wanting to be a contender, the man coming up, the man who knows there’s a good chance he’ll never get to the top, the who’s willing to sweat and blead to get up as high as his legs and his brains and his heart will take him” (Lipsyte 35).
    Elab: Mr. donatelli says this because he wants to know if alfred can climb and work hard to get to the top and be a champion.
    Closer: These are the some things mr. donatelli says to alfred to be a successful boxer.

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  7. TS: Mr. donatelli helps alfred make choices that lead to Alfred a successful boxer.
    SD: the first thing that Mr.Donatelli says that to help Alfred is “there’s no place to hide in a boxing ring.” [lipsyte 31]
    Elab: this is important because he is saying the there is nowhere to hide.
    SD: the Second thing that Mr.Donatelli says that to help alfred is “thousand of kids can do it. Doesn't mean anything. the bag doesn't have any farms to hit you back with.”[lipsyte 32]
    Elab: This Quote Is important because the kids who don't try hard won't get the results they're looking for.
    SD: The last thing that Mr donatelli says that helps alfred is “its the climbing that makes a man.” [Lipsyte 35]
    Elab: This quote is important because has to work too hard to be a man.
    Closer: These are the quote Mr. Donatelli Used.

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