Ben and Cody - The Sibling Bond

http://new.ted.com/talks/jeffrey_kluger_the_sibling_bond

sibling rivalries, relationships, etc.

Jeffrey Kluger's TED talk is about just that.  As you listen, reflect on your siblings- and if you don't have any- think about the sibling relationships you've experienced- your parent's siblings (aunts and uncles), siblings of friends, the big brother/sister and little brother/sister situations you've come across.  The kids that stand up for their little siblings and those that actively avoid them.  Share a story that exemplifies the nature of this relationship.  Reflect on WHY conflicts seem to exist in these relationships.

Then, connect this TED Talk to Ben's and Cody's relationship.  Use examples from the text and the video.

Ch. 9 Summary

Summarize Ch. 9 in SIX sentences.

Ch. 8 - Deadline

In Chapter 8, our protagonist, Ben Wolf, scores the game-winning touchdown.  Now, in Chapter 9, he is about to go to the Homecoming dance with his dream-girl.  Lots of things that have happened in this book.  Describe what is either believable or unbelievable about this book.  Defend your opinion.

Protagonist Connection

http://www.ted.com/talks/david_blaine_how_i_held_my_breath_for_17_min.html

After watching this video, make a connection between Ben Wolf and David Blaine.  You should make multiple connections, use examples from both the book and the TED talk and elaborate fully.

One Year Left...

If you only had one year left to live, how would you spend it?

Michael Sam

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/college-football/news/20140209/michael-sam-missouri-tigers/?xid=nl_siextra

After reading the Sports Illustrated article on Michael Sam, respond to this question:

In your opinion, did Michael Sam do the right thing by announcing that he is gay?

Use evidence from the article to support your opinion

A Positive Attitude

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6mKP2PfCEw&feature=youtube_gdata_player

After watching this YouTube video, write an essay on the following:

How does this quote relate to your life? 

"The Only Disability in Life is a Bad Attitude." 

Respond using personal stories and quotes from the video.

Gatorade Hype

http://kellygallagher.org/resources/AoW%2012_12%20Sports%20Drinks.pdf


While you read the article, do # 1 and 2 from directions below.  After that, do #3.

Directions:
#1. Mark your confusion (highlight, underline).
#2. Show evidence of a close reading. Mark up the text with questions and/or comments in the side columns.
#3. Type a one-page reflection on ALL of the questions below (double spaced) and post to blog.  In your response, you should include at least 3 quotes from the article.


• Do you think sports drinks help your performance? Why? Why not?
• Watch a Gatorade commercial on Youtube and analyze the claims it makes.
• Do you agree that sports drinks are “oversold” and “over-hyped”? Explain.