{"id":44,"date":"2024-04-19T17:41:42","date_gmt":"2024-04-19T16:41:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pressbooks.justwrite.in\/englishcommunication\/chapter\/i-am-an-olympic-athlete\/"},"modified":"2024-04-19T17:41:42","modified_gmt":"2024-04-19T16:41:42","slug":"i-am-an-olympic-athlete","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/pressbooks.justwrite.in\/englishcommunication\/chapter\/i-am-an-olympic-athlete\/","title":{"raw":"I AM - An Olympic Athlete","rendered":"I AM – An Olympic Athlete"},"content":{"raw":"\nWatch Michael Hubbs talk about his life, training, and challenges. Answer the questions below in your notebook. (Remember, you can listen at 75% speed in Settings on YouTube.)\n\nhttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?reload=9&v=4CHgymBHQcg\n
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Exercises<\/p>\n\n<\/header>\n

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  1. What is this athlete's name and what does he do?<\/li>\n \t
  2. What drives, or motivates, him?<\/li>\n \t
  3. What challenges has he overcome?<\/li>\n \t
  4. Now, think about yourself and what motivates you. What challenges have you overcome to achieve your goals?<\/li>\n \t
  5. Prepare a list of 5 things that describe you, your activities, interests or passions.<\/li>\n \t
  6. Now, write an \"I AM\" list about yourself with at least 5 lines to describe your accomplishments, passions or challenges. Be prepared to share your list in class.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nHere\u2019s a model to follow:\n\n\n\n
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    Examples<\/p>\n\n<\/header>\n

    \n\nI AM\n\n(by Nanci Leiton)\n\nI AM a mother who raises children to solve problems.\n\nI AM a person who helps others whenever possible.\n\nI AM a person who strives to make a kinder world for everyone.\n\nI AM a teacher who creates a place for people to learn and achieve their goals.\n\nI AM a gardener who loves to grow green things and eat healthy food.\n\nI AM a citizen with the best interests of ALL people in my community.\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","rendered":"

    Watch Michael Hubbs talk about his life, training, and challenges. Answer the questions below in your notebook. (Remember, you can listen at 75% speed in Settings on YouTube.)<\/p>\n

    https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?reload=9&amp;v=4CHgymBHQcg<\/p>\n

    \n
    \n

    Exercises<\/p>\n<\/header>\n

    \n
      \n
    1. What is this athlete’s name and what does he do?<\/li>\n
    2. What drives, or motivates, him?<\/li>\n
    3. What challenges has he overcome?<\/li>\n
    4. Now, think about yourself and what motivates you. What challenges have you overcome to achieve your goals?<\/li>\n
    5. Prepare a list of 5 things that describe you, your activities, interests or passions.<\/li>\n
    6. Now, write an “I AM” list about yourself with at least 5 lines to describe your accomplishments, passions or challenges. Be prepared to share your list in class.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

      Here\u2019s a model to follow:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
      \n
      \n
      \n

      Examples<\/p>\n<\/header>\n

      \n

      I AM<\/p>\n

      (by Nanci Leiton)<\/p>\n

      I AM a mother who raises children to solve problems.<\/p>\n

      I AM a person who helps others whenever possible.<\/p>\n

      I AM a person who strives to make a kinder world for everyone.<\/p>\n

      I AM a teacher who creates a place for people to learn and achieve their goals.<\/p>\n

      I AM a gardener who loves to grow green things and eat healthy food.<\/p>\n

      I AM a citizen with the best interests of ALL people in my community.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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