1. Reflect: Note: This quote could work for men too!
In your journal (quietly), write down what YOU think this quote is getting at?
What does this have to do with the unit we are studying?
Which of the poems we’ve heard so far have used this idea?
Theme: hardship just makes us stronger
Or men…

2. Marty S. Dalton Watch video Take notes What was his passion?
What did you take from this?
Watch once. Make sure they know that they have to
Think, pair, share
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3. What is passion? Brainstorm some more things you are passionate about
Circle your favourite three ideas
Share those three with a partner and explain why you chose each one
Think, pair, share
Watch the TEDx Talk
Watch this video on values

4. Power write Choose an idea that you found easy to talk about
Write for 15 minutes on your ONE topic
Think, pair, share
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5. Memories are Powerful Listen to Koyczan’s poem
Watch To This Day, his TED Talk about the poem. Or watch the poem.
Create a list of his memories i.e. falling out of a tree, being called porkchop
Choose one that he seemed passionate about
Why do you think that this is a powerful memory for him?
Rewrite pork chop badly. Show them pork chop.
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6. Memories Make a list of powerful memories
Choose one of those powerful memories
Share with a shoulder partner
Think, pair, share
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