He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in life.--Muhammad Ali
IN CLASS:
Today we followed up on When We Were Kings by looking at the more recent life of Muhammad Ali. We watched clips of him lighting the Olympic Torch at the 1996 games in Atlanta and his most recent television appearance on the Hope For Haiti fundraiser a few weeks ago. We then came up with a class definition of what truly makes a champion. These definitions will guide students in choosing a champion to research. Finally, we brainstormed lists of champions to use for the project. Students need to complete a champion proposal page outlining three people they consider champions as well as giving some info on that person to justify their champion status.
Hour 2 definition: A champion is an influential role model who does something heroic in thier life that people will remember. They make history by making a difference for the better until they achieve their goals.
Hour 5 definition: A champion is someone who helps others with their struggles. Others benefit from a champion who fights for what they believe. A champion is remembered for a long time because of what they have achieved in their life.
Hour 6 definition: A champion is an inspiration who doesn't always have to win, but always tries to achieve their goals. Champions leave a legacy and are remembered for their good deeds.
Watch the videos from class:
Ending montage of When We Were Kings
Muhammad Ali lighting the Olympic torch
Muhammad Ali at the Hope For Haiti fundraiser
See lists of possible champions:
100 Most Important Blacks In The World In The 20th Century (from Ebony Magazine)
Top 100 people who changed our world (from youcanchangetheworld.net)
A list of possibilities from Ms. Keasling
ASSIGNMENT:
Hours 2, 5, 6--Complete the champion proposal page. Download it by clicking here--
Hours 7, 8
- Create a CHAMPION definition (see above for inspiration)
- Choose three people you consider to be champions
- For each champion write a bit on what you know about that person (just from your own knowledge), and justify why that person would be considered a true champion and not just a celebrity. **You may download the form above if you would like to use it.**
Source: http://www.ctvolympics.ca/mm/photo/newscenter/general/01/83/88/18388_m03.jpg
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