Note Worthy Quotes
This person said “In your hands, my fellow citizens, more than mine, will rest the final success or failure of our course.”
Who is John F. Kennedy?
This latin root means "light", for example: Sophie's explanation of quantum physics was so lucid that I understood everything.
What is LUC, Lux or Lucis?
When Marcus gave his presentation, he was nervous at first, but he answered every question correctly and did an excellent job. His teacher said, “You really knocked it out of the park!”
Identify the idiom and provide the meaning.
What is knock it out of the park?
Meaning: To do something extremely well or achieve great success.
This adverb means “100% of the time.” Example: I ___ remember to bring my homework to class.
What is always?
JFK challenges Americans to imagine a future where people work together to defend freedom and serve their country. This characteristic of a change agent involves seeing what could be possible and inspiring others to pursue it.
What is vision?
"Ideas and products and messages and behaviors spread just like viruses do."
What is " The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell.
This latin root means " to look at", for example: The marchers in the protest rally tried to be circumspect and not break any laws.
What is spec, spect, specere or spectum?
Jada knew the answer to the question, but she was afraid to say it. Her teacher encouraged her by saying, “Just step up to the plate and give it a try.”
What is step up to the plate?
Meaning: To accept a challenge or take responsibility.
Identify the adverb of frequency in this sentence: “Jordan usually eats breakfast before school.”
What is usually?
In The Tipping Point, Gladwell explains how small actions and changes can eventually produce a major social impact. A person who recognizes an opportunity and acts instead of simply waiting for someone else to act demonstrates this characteristic.
What is initiative?
" In the end we will not remember the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends".
Who is Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr or stated in Clint Smith's Ted Talk?
This latin root means " to see, to look", for example: When Carl lost the cards with his speech on them, he was forced to improvise.
What is Vid, Vis, Videre, or visum?
Two students were arguing about who should lead their group project. Their teacher told them, “You need to be on the same team if you want this project to succeed.”
What is be on the same team?
Meaning: To work together toward the same goal.
This adverb means “0% of the time.” Complete the sentence: I ___ forget to charge my Chromebook.
What is never?
JFK repeatedly uses language that calls Americans to action and reminds them that they have responsibilities beyond themselves. Gladwell also shows that change spreads when certain people influence others. This characteristic allows a change agent to motivate people to join a cause or movement.
What is the ability to inspire and influence others?
" A leader needs the guts to stand out and be rediculed."
Who is Derek Sivers?
This Greek root means “to see” and appears in words like television and visionary.
What is vis/vid?
Carlos didn't study for the test, but he guessed on several questions and somehow earned a good grade. His friend said, “You really hit a lucky break!”
What is a lucky break?
Meaning: An unexpected opportunity or piece of good fortune.
Choose the correct adverb: “Maria _____ arrives late to her 1st period class because she leaves home early.”
What is rarely?
JFK asks Americans to make sacrifices and confront difficult challenges rather than choosing the easiest path. A change agent must be willing to take risks, face opposition, and act even when success is uncertain.
What is courage?
"My fellow citizens of the world: ask not what America will do for you, but what together we can do for the freedom of man."
"Who is John F. Kennedy?"
This Greek root means “to look at” or “to see” and appears in words such as spectator, inspect, and perspective.
What is spect?
During the class debate, the teacher asked a question that caught Tiana off guard. She didn't know how to respond.
What is caught off guard?
Meaning: To be surprised by something unexpected.
Correct the placement of the adverb in this sentence: “I eat usually breakfast before school.”
What is “I usually eat breakfast before school”?
Gladwell explains that dramatic changes can begin with relatively small actions, while JFK calls on individuals to contribute to something larger than themselves. Together, these ideas suggest that a change agent understands that individual actions can lead to this larger result.
What is a ripple effect or widespread change? (Epidemic)