Vocabulary
Lydia Jacoby
Liz Murray
Derrick Coleman
Larry Elder
100

a serious attempt to do something

What is effort?

100

How old is Lydia Jacoby?

17

100

Where did Liz Murray grow up?

New York

100

What NFL team does Derrick Coleman play for?

Seattle Seahawks

100

How many years did Larry Elder go without speaking to his father?

10 years

200

becoming strong, healthy, or successful again after something bad happens

What is resiliency? 

200

What state was Lydia Jacoby from?

Alaska

200

What 3 challenges did Liz Murray face growing up?

drug addicted parents, hunger, homelessness

200

What is Derrick Coleman's disability?

hearing impaired (deaf)

200

What job does Larry Elder have at the age of 25?

lawyer 

300

to continue trying to do something even though it is difficult

What is perseverance?

300

What did Lydia Jacoby win?

Olympic gold medal

300

How did Liz Murray's parents pay for their drug use?

disability check 

300

What position does Derrick Coleman play?

fullback 

300

What time does Larry Elder father's diner close?

2:30pm

400

balancing (-) thoughts w/ (+) thoughts

What is life balance?

400

How old was Lydia Jacoby when she was put into swimming?

6

400

Why was Liz Murray made fun of in school?

for having lice, being dirty, having holes in clothes
400

What is the name of the book Derrick Coleman wrote?

"No Excuses" 

400

How old was Larry Elder's father when he was thrown out of his house?

13 years old

500

when basic needs like safety, 💗, or respect are not satisfied

What are unmet needs?

500

What event did Lydia Jacoby win gold in?

100 M breaststroke

500

How old was Liz Murray when she became homeless?

15

500

At what college did Derrick Coleman win a football scholarship?

UCLA

500

What was Larry Elder's father first job in LA?

cleaning toilets