Last Lecture Chapter 15 and 16

Summarize chapter 15 by creating a 6 WORD STORY

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What crazy thing did Randy do when Laura was explaining the rules to her kids about riding in the car?

• rolled his eyes

• agreed with her

• poured a coke on the seats

• made the kids take off their shoes

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does Randy ask his niece and nephew to tell his kids?

• share how hard he fought to stay around

• say he gave up due to the pain

• share how smart their dad was

• tell them about the last lecture

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Randy says - "My message: People are more important than things. A car, even a pristine gem like my new convertible, was just a thing. " (pg 70).

What is something that is just "a thing" that you could sacrifice for those you love?

OR

Has there ever been a time when "a thing" seemed to be treated better than you?

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CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Summarize Chapter 16 in 2 sentences.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What was your favorite line or passage from Chapter 16? Why? Explain in 3-5 sentences

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CCSS.RI.1.4

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CCSS.RI.3.1

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Why does Pausch believe there are brick walls?

• to keep people from achieving their dreams

• he keep out the bad things

• to stop the people who don't want it badly enough

• to make you sad

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What was the brick wall that Randy faced?

• Applying for a job

• Jai, his future wife

• The difficult situation with friends

• He didn't have a place to live.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What advice did Pausch’s parents offer him?

• Lay low. Don't overwhelm her with calls or gifts.

• Just act like you don't care and see how Jai responds

• Be supportive. If you love her, support her.

• Cut all communication off with her. If she can't see how wonderful you are then she does not deserve you.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What are some potential brick walls in your life right now or in your near future? What skills do you need to possess to overcome those brick walls? (Write 3-5 high school sentences)

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

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