january 27

JOURNAL TOPIC:

Today you have a choice.  Please select one of the following options (or, have a blast and write about both!)

What makes a person "great"?  Please define qualities or characteristics as specifically as you can, and give examples.

-OR-

Yesterday, former NBA player Kobe Bryant died in a helicopter accident.  Many people aspired to be like him-- athletic, articulate, good-looking, rich... and today he's gone.  So is his 13 year-old daughter and the other passengers.  What thoughts and feelings does this bring up for you?

AGENDA:
1. [MINUTE OF MINDFULNESS]
2. Journal
3. Your 30 seconds of greatness: Ignite talks

POST:
Which Big Questions were you most interested in or excited about today?  List these and explain what got your attention. (title: I'M IGNITED)

HW:
Meet The Great Gatsby.  Read the first few pages and come to class Tuesday prepared to discuss.