Craig hits the ball over the fence. The pink pig grunts. Starter: January 31, 2014 Action Verbs Tell me the action verb within the following sentences. If you need to use your notes, you may! Craig hits the ball over the fence. The pink pig grunts. Sal listens to his favorite song. The roof of the house leaks. Write two sentences of your own using an action verb. Be sure to circle the action verb in the sentence!

Legacy Leg-a-cy; 3 Definition: Something handed down from an ancestor or from the past. Examples: Genealogy/Family History Life lessons Character Traits Non-Examples: Not passing anything down to next generations

If you ask your friends, family and acquaintances what family legacy means, you may get a different answer from each. To some, it means their family genealogy and history. To others, it is a list of things that have been accomplished, or values and lessons of life that were handed down to them. Yet others may indicate that it is a set of character traits or skills; or a set of instructions or wishes for things to happen a certain way in the next generation(s). Then some will say it is valuables like, Great Aunt Minnie's diamond tiara or Grandpa Joe's war diary.

What is the meaning of family legacy? Erik Erickson, a developmental psychologist, summed it up as “ I am what survives of me”. Pericles (Greek statesman of Athens who died in 429 BC). “What you leave behind is not what is engraved in stone monuments, but what is woven into the lives of others.” Thomas Scott stated: “A man cannot leave a better legacy to the world than a well-educated family.”

“A tribute, published October 22, 1931, to Thomas Alva Edison upon his death: The passing of Thomas Alva Edison serves to direct our attention to the multitude of benefactions he bestowed upon all humanity during his many years of fruitful activity. It reminds us of the debt of gratitude we owe him as members of the human race. By his achievements, he laid the foundation for continued and greater development. His persistent efforts and spirit multiplied many times the valuable opportunities for man, especially the young man. To each and every young man, Mr. Edison left a legacy of opportunities. “ Thomas Watson (1874 – 1956 President of IBM)

Based on those quotes, what do you think family legacy means? The accomplishments Beliefs Actions Guidance That you demonstrate in your lives - that carry forward to future generations in a fashion which allow those family members to adopt and adapt them to make their lives meaningful and better.

Sandana’s Video

Taylor’s Video

Do they have a legacy to share? What is Sandana’s Legacy? What is Taylor’s Legacy?

Think-Pair-Share What is your legacy? What do you have to share with your future family? Are there things you have learned that you want your children to learn? Is there certain beliefs you will pass down? Will you pass any character traits or skills down?

Compare and Contrast Compare your legacy to Sandana’s and Taylor’s. How are they the same? How are they different?