1. QUOTE ME

2. Period 1/BELL RINGER #7: 100+
“Well done is better than well said.” –Benjamin Franklin
Explain this quote. What does it mean?
Do you often say you are going to do something and then don’t?
Do you know people who never keep their word?
What is the future like for someone who always SAYS they are going to do something but never follows through? What do other people think about them?

3. Period 2/BELL RINGER #7/100+
“We do not remember days. We remember moments.” –Cecore Povese
Explain this quote. What does it mean?
Do you agree with this? Why or why not?
Write about three “moments” that you will never forget. What made these moments special? Explain.

4. Period 3/BELL RINGER #7/100+
“Keep your eyes on the sky and your feet on the ground.” –Theodore Roosevelt
Explain this quote. What does it mean?
What are your future dreams? What big things do you hope to accomplish in your life?
How do you stay grounded? If you were to become famous overnight, how would you stay true to yourself? How might you change? Do you think you would still be likable if you were famous? Explain.

5. Bell Ringer #11: Period 1 (100+)
“Believe in yourself and all that you are, know that there is something inside you that is greater than any obstacle.” –Christian D. Larson
Explain this quote. What does it mean?
Apply this quote to your life. What are the obstacles you face?
How does this quote encapsulate both grit and growth mindset? Explain.

6. Bell Ringer #11: Period 3
“Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always try just one more time.” –Thomas A. Edison
Explain this quote. What does it mean?
Apply this quote to your life. Do you always try “one more time” or do you give up easily?
How does this quote encapsulate both grit and growth mindset? Explain.

7. Bell Ringer #2: Period 1/100+
“There may be people that have more talent than you, but there is no excuse for anyone to work harder than you.” –Derek Jeter
Explain this quote. What does it mean?
Do you ever give excuses rather than trying your hardest? In what situations?
How does this quote encapsulate both grit and growth mindset? Explain.

8. Bell Ringer #2: Period 2/150+
“Very little is needed to make a happy life; it is all within yourself, in your way of thinking.” –Marcus Aurelis
Explain this quote. What does it mean?
What simple things make you happy? Idenitfy and describe at least 5.
How does your mind, rather than your circumstances, dictate whether you are happy or not? Explain.

9. Similes
Write a simile for each person in your household (you are included) describing their hair.
My sister’s hair is like angel hair spaghetti. It is straight as straw.
My dad’s hair is patchy like a piece of holy Swiss cheese.

10. Bell Ringer #2: Period 3/150+
“Don’t dwell on past mistakes because it will only cause more.” –Ned Crotty
Explain this quote. What does it mean? Do you agree?
Apply this quote to your life. Do you have a bad case of the “should haves”? How can you make the switch to “Next time I will do…” How can you learn from your mistakes without fixating on them?
Do you know anyone who is always sorry for their past bad decisions but then continues to make poor choices? Explain what this person’s life is like. What is their future most likely like?

11. Bell Ringer #6/Per
Write Quote: “Blessed is the one who can give without remembering and take without forgetting.” –Elizabeth Bibesco
Explain this quote. What does it mean?
Apply this quote to your life. Do you know anyone like the person described in the quote?
Do you give without keeping “score”? Explain.
Do you take without acknowledging the person who has given? Describe.

12. Bell Ringer #6/Per
Write Quote: “I’m not in this world to live up to your expectations and you’re not in this world to live up to mine.” –Bruce Lee
Explain this quote. What does it mean?
Apply this quote to your life. Whose expectations are you expected to live up to? Describe.
What expectations do you have for the people in your life? Do they live up to them? Describe one person who does live up to your expectations and one person who does not.

13. Bell Ringer #6/Per
Write Quote: “Beauty begins the moment you decide to be yourself.” –Coco Chanel
Explain this quote. What does it mean?
Apply this quote to your life. What does society say beautiful is? Explain.
What is your definition of beauty for yourself? Is it different than societies? Explain how.

14. Bell Ringer #10/Per
Write Quote: “Have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow know what you truly want to become.” –Steve Jobs
Explain this quote. What does it mean?
Apply this quote to your life. Why would Steve Jobs say that following these two things takes courage? What would be an easier option? Explain.
Explain a time when you followed your intuition. When your “gut” told you to do something even though it didn’t make sense when you thought about it in another way. Is it easy for you to follow your intuition or do you second guess yourself constantly?

15. Bell Ringer #10/Per
Write Quote: “Reality is wrong. Dreams are for real.” –Tupac Shakur
Explain this quote. What does it mean?
Apply this quote to your life. What dreams do you have that you plan on turning into a reality? Describe.
Describe a time in your life when “reality was wrong.” What were you told was the truth? How was that truth revealed to be a lie?

16. Bell Ringer #10/Per
Write Quote: “Only do what your heart tells you.” –Princess Diana
Explain this quote. What does it mean?
Apply this quote to your life. What does your heart tell you to do? Explain.
Explain situations in your life when you have to do things you don’t want to do. Identify at least three and explain how you persevere even though your heart tells you not to.
Explain how you could shape your life to make this quote a reality. What would that future look like?

17. Bell Ringer #14/Per
Write Quote: “If you cannot do great things, do small things in a great way.”–Napoleon Hill
Explain this quote. What does it mean?
Apply this quote to your life. What great things do you plan on accomplishing in your lifetime? Explain.
Explain three “small” things in your life that you can accomplish in a great way. Describe the process necessary to accomplish greatness in small endeavors.

18. Bell Ringer #14/Per
Write Quote: “Life is a beautiful thing. Pack a bag, make a playlist, watch the world. Don’t speak. Just listen.” –John Mayer
Explain this quote. What does it mean?
Apply this quote to your life. Where are the places you want to “pack a bag” and go see?
Why do you think John Mayer emphasizes listening over speaking? Do you listen more than you talk? Or do you talk more than you listen? Explain.

19. Bell Ringer #14/Per
Write Quote: “Success is the best revenge.” –Kanye West
Explain this quote. What does it mean?
Apply this quote to your life. When have others doubted you? Explain at least one incident in detail. How did you prove the “haters” wrong?
How does this quote exemplify grit? If others think that you cannot do something, according to this quote, what should you do in response? Explain.

20. Bell Ringer #5: QUOTE ME 100+
“In order to be irreplaceable one must always be different.” –Coco Chanel
Put this quote into your own words. What does it mean?
Do you agree with this quote? Explain why or why not.
What makes you different and unique? How do you stand apart from a crowd? Explain at least two attributes that make you irreplaceable.
In your life, do you find yourself wanting to fit in or stand out? Explain.

21. Quote Me: Bell Ringer #10 period 1: 100+
“You are what you eat.” –Unknown
Apply this quote to your life. Do you think this is true?
What kinds of activities (physical ) do you do? How does what you eat affect your performance?
When you are responsible for making your own foods choices, menus, grocery shopping, what kinds of choices do you imagine that you will make?

22. Quote Me: Bell Ringer #10 Period 2: 100+
“Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you are going to get.” –Forrest Gump’s mom`
Put this quote into your own words. What does it mean?
Do you agree with this quote or do you think life is more predictable?
How does this concept affect your ability to plan for your future? Explain.

23. Quote Me: Bell Ringer #10 Period 3: 150+
“Happiness is found when you STOP comparing yourself to other people.” -unknown
Do you compare your life to other people’s? How does this comparison affect the way you view your situation/life?
Do you use social media? How does social media affect your comparison of your life to other people’s lives? Explain.
Is there any way that comparing your life to other’s is healthy and positive? Does it inspire any action on your part? Motivate you in any way?
How CAN you stop comparing yourself to others?

24. Quote Me: Bell Ringer #3 period 1: 100+
“Believe in yourself and all that you do. Know that there is something inside you that is greater than any obstacle.” –Christian Carson
Apply this quote to your life. Do you think this is true? Do you believe this about yourself?
Describe two things that you experience in your life that are difficult. Apply this quote to each one and explain how it applies.

25. Quote Me: Bell Ringer #3 Period 2: 100+
“When nothing goes right, go left.” anonymous
Put this quote into your own words. What does it mean?
Do you agree with this quote or do you think you should keep persisting with things that are difficult?
Describe two things that you experience in your life that are difficult. Apply this quote to each one and explain how it applies.

26. Bell Ringer #3: Quote Me per. 3/100+
“It never gets easier, you just get better.” –author unknown
Put this quote into your own words. What does it mean?
Do you agree with this quote? Explain why or why not.
Describe two things that you experience in your life that are difficult. Apply this quote to each one and explain how it applies.

27. Quote Me: Bell Ringer #7 period 1: 100+
“If you spend too much time thinking about a thing, you will never get it done.” Bruce Lee
Apply this quote to your life. Do you think this is true?
Describe a time when you have thought about something/worried about something for so long that you never acted or did anything to fix it.
How does this quote apply to the quote, “Don’t let the great be the enemy of the good.” How do they connect?
11/13

28. Quote Me: Bell Ringer #7 Period 2: 100+
“I believe in the person I want to become.” –Lana Del Rey
Put this quote into your own words. What does it mean?
Apply this quote to your life. Do you know what kind of person you want to become? Explain.
Why is it important to understand this quote? What might other people in your life tell you about yourself? How is it possible to stop believing in yourself? Explain.
11/13

29. Bell Ringer #7: Quote Me per. 3/100+
“Why sip from a teacup when you can drink from a river?” –Steve Martin
Put this quote into your own words. What does it mean?
Apply this quote to your own life. When might you be “sipping”? What kinds of decisions does that look like?
When might you be “drinking from a river”? What kinds of decisions does that look like? Explain.
11/13

30. Quote Me: Bell Ringer #14 period 1: 100+
“When the storm has passed, put your energy into rebuilding your life, don’t waste your time looking back.” –author unknown
Apply this quote to your life. Do you think this is true?
Describe a time when you have applied the ideas embedded in this quote. Was it easy or hard to not “look back”?
Dec. 4

31. Quote Me: Bell Ringer #14 Period 2: 100+
“Sometimes I pretend to be NORMAL, but it gets BORING, so I go back to being ME.” –author unknown
Put this quote into your own words. What does it mean?
Apply this quote to your life. Do you know think you are normal or unique? Explain.
Do you ever pretend to be “normal” instead of being yourself? Describe.
Do you know anyone who is always trying to fit in with others rather than being their authentic self?
12/4

32. Bell Ringer #14: Quote Me per. 3/100+
“I don’t want to be just another face, what I want is to go out there and prove something on the field.”–Jenny Finch
Put this quote into your own words. What does it mean?
Apply this quote to your own life. What is your “field”…the place where you want to make a name for yourself?
Can you relate to this quote? Explain why or why not.
12/4

33. Bell Ringer #4: Quote Me: 100+
“The happiest people don’t have the best of everything, they just make the best of everything.”
Put this quote into your own words.
Apply this quote to your own life. Do you agree?
Describe the happiest person you know. Do they have the best of everything? What about that person lets you know that they are truly happy? How do they act? How do they treat others? How do they treat themselves? How do they treat their environment?
Describe the unhappiest person you know. Do they have the best of everything? What about that person lets you know that they are truly unhappy? How do they act? How do they treat others? How do they treat themselves? How do they treat their environment?
12/11

34. Roots Quiz #13: Write the definition:
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35. Halloween COS
Please write the following items down, leaving space between each one:
Setting w/description:
Protagonist (main character) w/three adjectives to describe:
Antagonist (villain) w/three adjectives to describe:
One conflict w/identification whether it is external or internal:
Tone (emotion word) w/description of how this is created (lighting, music, dialogue, facial expressions, etc.):

36. Thanksgiving COS: 50+
Why is this movie NOT magical realism? What separates it from that genre? Explain at least two things.
Symbolism:
Describe three symbols you find in this movie.
What is the object/person?
What does it stand for?
What traits of the object/person let you know that it is a symbol?
How is the symbol important in the film?
11/20

37. Quote Me: 100+ Respond to this quote.
Put this in your own words. What does it mean?
Have you seen any of your friends making the wrong people a priority? Explain.
Have you ever made someone a priority in your life when all you are is an “option” to them?
How can you avoid putting your priorities in the wrong places in the future?

39. Roots Quiz #11: Write the definition:
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40. Roots Quiz #12: Write the definition:
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