January 3, 2013

1. January 3, 2013 Failure…what are some of the effects?

2. Read the article, “How Michael Jordan and Thomas Edison Failed Their Way Forward.” • Underline three interesting facts or statements. • Be prepared to discuss with your shoulder partner why you found these facts or statements interesting. January 3, 2013 What do you know about Michael Jordan?

3. January 3, 2013 http://www.biography.com/people/michael-jordan-9358066 Does this look like a failure? Have you ever stopped before reaching success? I’d say, if we were honest, the answer would be a resounding “YES!” http://teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?video_id=219855

4. January 3, 2013 Read the interview by Bob Green, “The Day Michael Jordan Cried.” Have you ever stopped before reaching success? I’d say, if we were honest, the answer would be a resounding “YES!” Now, read it again to find the following words: envisioning and anew. Based on context clues, what do these words mean? Write your answer in the margin.

5. Bathroom Break! Homework: Complete “Goal Planner” sheet. January 3, 2013

6. Think about your first semester at Hernando Middle School. Did you succeed in every endeavor? Complete the “Goal Planner” worksheet. Take it home to your parent and have them fill out the bottom portion, then both you and your parent need to sign it and return by Friday. January 3, 2013

7. Let’s review the Case 21 test by looking at the following questions: 5 (A), 6 (B), 7 (A), 9 (C), 11 (B), 16 (B), and 18 (A). Can you figure out what you did wrong if you incorrectly answer these questions? Be able to explain what happened. January 3, 2013

8. What does inference mean? Can you read between the lines? January 3, 2013

9. The boys poked holes in the lids of the jars. They went outside to look around the yard. “There’s one!” cried Bobby. “Now let’s find one for you!” What can you infer from this? What words helped you to infer? What do you know in your head that helped you to infer? January 3, 2013 Write a concluding sentence based on your inference.

10. While we roared down the tracks, we could feel the bounce and sway of the car. The seats were not very comfortable and the people around me were talking. I closed my eyes and the noises got louder. What can you infer from this? What words helped you to infer? What do you know in your head that helped you to infer? January 3, 2013

11. With clippers in one hand and scissors in the other, Chris was ready to begin the task. He put a cape over the small child. What can you infer from this? What words helped you to infer? What do you know in your head that helped you to infer? January 3, 2013

12. Carol dribbled down the court and then passed the ball to Ann. What can you infer from this? What words helped you to infer? What do you know in your head that helped you to infer? January 3, 2013

13. Reader’s Notebook: Read the story “Water” on p. 157…underline statements that help you to conclude that Helen Keller was not a quitter. How about her teacher, was she a quitter? Also, answer the questions in the margin and on p. 161. January 3, 2013

14. SSR! January 3, 2013