Author: Mrs. Colbert

Words of Wisdom August 15 – 19

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Words of Wisdom August 8 – 12

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Select one of the quotes from the Words of Wisdom this week and write a great short answer that either gives a personal reflection or thoughts on the quote.

  • “Destiny is not a matter of chance, it is a matter of choice” (William Jennings Brian)

  • “Every great mistake has a halfway moment, a split second when it can be recalled and perhaps remedied.”  (Pearl S. Buck)

  • “The future is purchased by the present.” (Samuel Johnson)

  • “If there is light in the soul, there will be beauty in the person.”  (Chinese Proverb)

  • “Nothing is impossible to the willing heart.” (English Saying)

 

 


 

Words of Wisdom August 2 – August 5

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Select one of the quotes from the Words of Wisdom this week and write a great short answer that either gives a personal reflection or thoughts on the quote.

  • “Tell him to live by yes and no.  Yes to everything good.  No to     everything bad.” (William James)
  • “Freedom does not mean the right to do whatever we please, bur rather to do whatever we ought to do. . .” (Bishop Fulton Sheen)
  • “There can be no greater good than the quest for peace and no finer purpose than the preservation of freedom.” (Ronald Reagan)
  • “Words have no wings, but they can fly a thousand miles.”   (Chinese Proverb)

TEAM Journal August 11, 2011

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Respond to this week’s journal prompt with at least 3 well written sentences.  Using a great short answer format would be perfect here.  Remember that only responses with academic language will be posted.  Use complete sentences and do not use abbreviations.

Describe a time when you did what was right, felt good about yourself for having done the right thing, and earned the respect of those around you.  In other words, describe a time when you did the right thing and gained personal power because of it.

TEAM Journal May 13

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Respond to the following prompt with at least 3 well written sentences.    Each sentence must start with a capital letter, the word “I” must be capitalized, and the word “you” must be spelled out properly.  Remember that the comment section does not have a spell check feature.  You may want to use Open Office Writer for your first draft to help with spelling and grammar.

What dreams are you dreaming for yourself?  Describe the down-to-earth goals you must reach if you are going to make your dreams come true.  What obstacles might you face?  Who will help you reach your goals?

TEAM Journal May 6

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Respond to the following journal prompt with at least 3 well written sentences.

 

Compare and contrast the things you have in common with other human beings and the things that make you absolutely unique.  Why do you think diversity has helped make our country (or school) great?

Words of Wisdom April 26 to 29

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Select a quote from one day this week,  refer to the quote, and then add at least 3 well written sentences with your personal thoughts and examples of that quote.

Tuesday:  

“He learns that he who loses his temper usually loses.” (Anonymous)

Wednesday:  

“He learns that the quickest way to become unpopular is to carry a tale and gossip about others.” (Anonymous)

Thursday:  

Thought for the Day:  “In all things of nature there is something of the marvelous.”  (Aristotle)

Friday:  

“By practicing a reverence for life, we become good, deep and alive.” (Albert Schweitzer)

TEAM Journal April 21

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Read the following writing prompt, and respond with at least 4 well written sentences.

 

Have you ever been angry with someone and then they did something kind and you forgot your anger?  Have you ever reached out in kindness to someone you were once angry with?  Have you ever witnessed an act of kindness between two former enemies? Have you ever seen an act of kindness heal an angry situation?  Describe one or more of these peacemaking acts of kindness.

Words of Wisdom April 18 to 21

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Select a quote from one day this week,  refer to the quote, and then add at least 3 well written sentences with your personal thoughts and examples of that quote.

Monday:  

Thought for the Day:  “We claim that any man who is honest, fair, tolerant, kindly, charitable to others is a success, no matter what his position in life.” (Jay E. House)

Tuesday:  

Thought for the Day:  “Little successes pave way to bigger successes.”  (Mary Kay Ash)

Wednesday:  

Thought for the Day:  “He who has no patience has nothing at all.” (Oprah Winfrey)

Thursday:  

Any person can be successful on smooth seas – but, it is the victor over the storm who gains true honor.” (Robert Schuller)