Well, I didn't expect to be at home right now typing up a blog entry but Mother Nature has clearly won this battle. I am more than willing to stay inside, drink some hot cocoa and read my book instead of fighting those bone chilling temperatures.
I trust you will also be spending time reading a book or playing a video game or binge-watching something on Netflix or preparing for your presentation! Ah...for those of you who were scheduled after break, your additional time is just about up. If you were scheduled to go Tuesday, then, as long as we have school, you will still be presenting on Tuesday. Wednesday people will go Wednesday, etc. That means you have about 24 hours to perfect this masterful presentation you are about to give. With all the examples you have seen and all the extra time that you have had, it is fair for your peers and I to be expecting truly practiced, polished and exemplary presentations. I can not wait!
Something else I can't wait for are your ideas on people who have shown influence in our world. As you recall, before break I gave you an assignment to think about someone who you believe has had an influence (positive or negative) on the world or at least their part of the world. We are setting a table of influence at which Jesus, Aristotle and Buddha are already seated. Who will be joining them? Who has earned a spot at the table? As I mentioned, you will be researching your individual and writing a paper in which you argue for a seat for him/her. In addition to including information on why he/she is worthy of a place at the table you will include a counter-argument which you will then refute. Jesus, Aristotle and Buddha. Heady company! Who else is worthy of joining them?
For now, I hope you have enjoyed your break and trust you will enjoy today's unexpected addition. Rest up. School will begin this week...sooner or later.
In the meantime, I offer you this video to watch. It's a 20 minute TedTalk by college professor Amy Cuddy on body language. It says a lot about what it takes to be successful in life. What are your nonverbals? If you can, watch it with Mom or Dad and talk about how it relates to you.
See you soon.
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