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Mr. Wagner Guy Pierre

Overcoming obstacles - don't diss my ability (Notes)

Grades: 7th Grade, 6th Grade, Other
Subjects: Character Building

Student Instructions

After watching the video (attached link), click "Think" and answer the related questions. Then, write a paragraph or more about a situation where you had to overcome an obstacle. How did you feel - before, during, and after? What did you do to overcome your obstacle(s)? Additional resources: 1. Greg and Jason call Jim Abbott's 1993 no hitter - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Gda6XZDx6c 2. Olympic glory - https://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-two-decisions-led-me-to-olympic-glory 3. Inspiring coach - https://ed.ted.com/lessons/john-wooden-on-true-success "When faced with a bump in the road, sometimes we forget we have a choice: overcome the obstacle or let it overcome you. Steven Claunch, who was born without fingers on his right hand and with one leg shorter than the other and has excelled in basketball nonetheless, explains why obstacles can provide an opportunity to both inspire others and develop character."

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