1. Myra Fearn Trudy Godde Becca Cousineau Jamie DeMarrow Kelsey Lawrence

2. Sources of Inspiration Inspiration can come from many different sources: Books Speeches Actions What gives you inspiration?

3. Positive inspiration Large or small Has a good impact Is contagious Who are some famous people who have positively inspired others? What is something positive that you have been inspired to do daily?

4. Negative Inspiration Negative inspiration – Negative example Bad habits to crime Crappy role models Why might people fall victim to negative inspiration? What are some common examples of negative inspiration?

5. Their Eyes Were Watching God Janie Characteristics Joe How did he use his inspiration? Tea Cake Free spirit Was the main type of inspiration shown in this book positive or negative? Who did each of these characters inspire? How effective was their inspiration?

6. Things Fall Apart Sometimes objects or ideas are inspiring Religion is a huge source of inspiration From positive to negative Was the overall type of inspiration in this book positive or negative? How were things in this book taken too far and what are some real world examples?

7. Myra’s Inspiration MUSIC

8. Becca’s Inspiration GOD

9. Jamie’s Inspiration QUALITY RELATIONSHIPS

10. Trudy’s Inspiration GIRL SCOUTS

11. Kelsey’s Inspiration HER MOMMA!

12. Watch this skit about how good inspiration is able to change lives.