miércoles, 6 de octubre de 2010

What makes a person extraordinary?

Hey dear students of English V. Here is the beginning of our tasks for the class, and we will start with this unit that talks about successful persons. so my question will be:
Do you know of someone that just inspires others to live better lives?
Inspirational people are all around us. Probably in our classroom, there are extraordinary people. We just need to focus on ourselves, very deeply and find this person.
Being extraordinary isn't about who donates the most money. It is the mindset he has that his business can make a difference. It is the idea of making the world a better place. It is the perspective of perfection on everything we do. It is the happiness and effort with apply to our professions.  At first, it looks like only a small difference, but accumulatively it is huge.
After having this class with you, I began to think about inspirational people and what type of traits they had in common, and I found the following:
1. Passionate- Courageously pursuing what they know is their passion in their life is a common trait.
2. Never giving up - The stick to it attitude no matter what obstacles may be found in their way separates the ordinary from the extraordinary.
3. Mindset - This is an internal programming that lets them know they will achieve their goal. There is no doubt in their minds that everything they can imagine is achievable.
4. Discipline - They make their goals or achievements seem natural or easy, when in fact, it is their discipline that keeps them going through the systems, routine or training. I love the quote from Michael Jordan. I have missed more baskets than anyone I know, because I have shot more baskets than anyone I know.
5. Raising the bar - by reaching goals, or stretching their reality to achieve results, they in turn stretch the reality of those around them.
I am willing to read your stories about successful people you know. Please, follow this blog by clicking the button that says “seguir” in the bottom part of the main page. There’s where you can use your facebook, twitter or gmail account to be part of this experience.

29 comentarios:

  1. damn, theres a lot of Annas in the classroom x] haha im Anna Miranda:3

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  2. hi teacher!
    tomorrow I will write the homework D:!

    I`m Adan Hernandez

    see you!

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  3. hello teacher, I think the idea of the blog is good because now you understand your applications to make communication more dynamic extraclase!!

    Giovana Osuna Enfermeria

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  4. Sir James Paul McCartney(born 18 June 1942)in liverpool, england. is an English musician, singer-songwriter and composer. Formerly of The Beatles (1960–1970) and Wings (1971–1981), McCartney is the most successful songwriter in the history of popular music, according to Guinness World Records. McCartney has composed film scores, classical and electronic music, released a large catalogue of songs as a solo artist, and has taken part in projects to help international charities. He is an advocate for animal rights, for vegetarianism, and for music education. he is active in campaigns against landmines, seal hunting, and Third World debt. He is a keen football fan, supporting both Everton and Liverpool football clubs.

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  5. hello!!! teacher!

    i'm fabiola and i from here!!

    grettings teacher and se you tomorrow!!

    =)

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  6. Teacher!!! Hello ;D I like the Blog :D but I have a question, Who is the boy in the left photo ....xD I just kidding xD , tomorrow I will finish the HW :D

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  7. MEL GIBSON

    Mel Colm-Cille Gerard Gibson, AO (born January 3, 1956) is an American actor, film director, producer and screenwriter. Born in Peekskill, New York, Gibson moved with his parents to Sydney when he was 12 years old and later studied acting at the Australian National Institute of Dramatic Art.

    After appearing in the Mad Max and Lethal Weapon series, Gibson went on to direct and star in the Academy Award-winning Braveheart. In 2004, he directed and produced The Passion of the Christ, a controversial, yet successful, film portraying the last hours in the life of Jesus Christ.

    IvAn sAnchEz = )

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  8. Héctor Espino González (born June 6, 1939-dead September 7, 1997). He was a good baseball player. Now he´s in “Salón de la fama del Beisbol Profesional de México” since 1985 for his 24th season.
    He stared to play with Obregon´s team but after his first game “Los Naranjeros de Hermosillo”, claim him, and he was the best batter of 5 seasons. He had a short “El superman de Chihuahua” he´s the best batter of all time in Mexico.

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  9. Shakira
    Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll was born on February 2, 1977 in Barranquilla, Colombia. Her parents are William Mebarak and Nidia Ripoll. Shakira is an international singer and composer. Her career was benginig when she is only 13 teen years old. Her first album was “Magia” in 1991, but she becomes an international celebrity until 2001 with “Servicio de Lavandería” or “Laundry Service”.
    Shakira founded “Pies descalzos” in 1995, where they help street children. The foundation still helps children to date.
    Shakira is a generous person.

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  10. Teacher yo puse el post de shakira.
    Ana Karen Sánchez Levario

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  11. Hello teacher, i hope i have a good day ... :)

    "RICARDO ARJONA"
    The singer, producer and songwriter Ricardo Arjona was born on January 19, 1964 in Jocotango Guatemala, is the son of Ricardo Arjona Moscoso (deceased) and Mimi Morales de Arjona.
    His love of music began very early age. At eight years old and could play the guitar and the 21 years he produced his first album 'Let Me Tell You I Love You', and his most recent album, fifth floor.
    In 2005 decided to open its foundation "in" a project to provide education to children and youth of their country, learning through music.

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  12. -tilo wollf-
    he was born on July 10, 1972 in Frankfurt Germany,he born as a podrigy child
    He start taking piano class at 6 year's
    Now he is one of the best singer and songwriters of the gotic genre
    his pasion and love for art start at 12 years, especially in literature
    he use to write poetry, one of his great musical influences is morzath
    he and his friends start a music band when he has 17 years , but the band doesn't work because he has a diferent music idea and ther is the end of friendship

    after that he begins to work to have enough money and do the project he had in mind ''lacrimosa''

    after few years lacrimosa comes a live
    with her firts cd :
    Angst - 1991 n__________________________n

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  13. Thalia (Ariadna Thalia Sodi Miranda)

    She was born in August 26, 1971 in Mexico City. She´s a very good singer, actress and businesswoman. Thalia is daughter of scientific, criminologists and forensic expert Mexican Ernesto Sodi and Yolanda Miranda Mange.

    She started her career in 1981 as vocalist of group called din-din. Time after she travel to the angels for started as solist, and today is the best of the world solist.

    Theacher it´s mi Homework, see you tomorrow =)

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  14. hi teacher i'm amanda silva

    Billie Joe Amrstrong

    -he was born in February 17, 1972 in piedmont, california, a small town surrounded by the city of Oakland, and was raised in Rodeo, California.

    Education:
    -he attended John Swett High School, also in Crockett, and later Pinole Valley High School, in Pinole, California, but then dropped out to pursue his musical career.

    Accomplishments:
    -its the leader of the punk rock group green day.
    -In April 2007, he and his wife Adrienne sent photos of their spring break working with HABITAT FOR HUMANITY and a diary to GreenDay.net, and in the elections of 2008 he supported at the candidated barack obama.
    he and his band have recorded 10 records.
    -In 2009, he and his band collaborated with theatre director Michael Mayer to adapt their rock opera American Idiot into a one act stage musical that premiered at the Berkeley Rep on September 15, 2009.

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  15. Evanna Lynch (born 16 August 1991) is an Irish actress who rose to prominence playing Luna Lovegood, in the Harry Potter film series.Evanna's work on the series has earned her two award nominations.
    In 2006, agents discovered Lynch at a casting call in London for the role of Luna Lovegood in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix and she got the role♥
    she is my favorite actrees.

    -ann miranda

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  16. Evanna is my girlfriend♥ HAHA ok no :B

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  17. Michael Jackson
    Born: August 29, 1958 in Gary city, Indiana.
    He is called "the king of pop" ang "the king of entretainment". He was an american recording artist, entertainer, and philanthropist. The music liked his since he was a child . In 1982 his album "Thriller" won a record eight Grammy Awards and became the biggest selling record of all time.

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  18. Alan Espitia

    Jackie Chan (Chan Kong Sang)
    He was born in april,1954 in Hong Kong,China
    he is a martial arts, actor,acrobat,director,guionist,singer and producer. He is one of the recognized men in the world in the cinema of martial arts.

    He stadied in the Opera of Pekin around 10 years, there he had class arts of the dance,music and kung fu; when he was 20 years old begining when actor.


    Considered the teacher of the martial arts; He has made around 96 films and his most recent film it's "Karate Kid" where he acts with the son of Will Smith.

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  19. Hello teacher and classmates :D!!!

    Aleks Syntek

    BORN
    Raúl Alejandro Escajadillo Peña was born in Sept 29th, 1969 in Mérida Yucatán. He grew up in México city and used a guitar for the first time when he was 6 years old.

    EDUCATION
    He never studied music in the university and worked with others musicians when he had 17 years old.

    ACCOMPLISHMENTS
    Aleks first appeared on the T.V. in 1979. He loved the t.v. show where he appeared and worked there for 3 years….but in his heart was the passion of music.
    He has composed music for others musicians and bands, for example Timbiriche, Sasha Soköl, Paulina Rubio, Pandora, Caló, Onda Vaselina, and more ….. Also he has participated in many songs with other artist and contributed with concerts , for example Ana Torroja, Alejandro Fernández and Belanova.
    He won 3 Grammy’s, 3 Billboard and 2 MTV rewards.
    Aleks Syntek is part of the Movimiento ALAS (América Latina en Acción Solidaria), this is a charitable organization and promotes every child from zero to six years old has access to health plans, education and nutrition.

    http://www.movimientoalas.org/default_es.asp

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  20. ALEJANDRO SANZ
    The full name is Alejandro Sanz Alejandro Sánchez Pizarro was born in Madrid on 18 December 1968.His parents are from Cadiz, where the air comes Andalusia.
    Alejandro Sanz gave guitar lessons with his uncle Miguel AngeL.
    Alejandro Sainz I recorded vocals in a studio and was lucky if he managed to get paid. Years later, his luck would rise considerably Interestingly, those issues would prevail later on an album titled "viviendo de prisa"

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  21. hi teacher!
    well i´m going to talk about
    Oscar Sancho he is the vocalist of the heavy metal español band called "lujuria"
    he is a great vocalist with an alcoholic voice (voz raspera por el alcohol)he born in Segovia, besides the music he is a teacher in elementary school, he and his band are commited with the "Asociación de Asistencia a Víctimas de Agresiones Sexuales y Malos Tratos"

    well see you later!

    Hernandez Romero Jose Adan

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  22. Hugh Michael Jackman
    Born: October 12, 1968 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
    Education: Has a communications degree with a journalism major from the University of Technology Sydney.
    Accomplishments:
    -In November 2008, People magazine chose him as the sexiest man in the world
    -Led the Academy Awards on February 22, 2009
    -In 2009, he received a star on the Walk of Fame Hollywood.
    -Award for Best Actor Australian Film Critics Circle
    -Received a MO Award (Tony Award granted in Australia)

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  23. -Denzel Washington
    -Born: in 1954 in Mount Vernon, New York.
    -Education: Fordham University in journalism. He moved to San Francisco and enrolled at the American Conservatory Theater.
    -Accomplishments: Through the 1990s, Denzel co-starred in such big budget productions as The Pelican Brief (1993); Philadelphia (1993); Crimson Tide (1995); The Preacher's Wife (1996) and Courage Under Fire (1996) - a role for which he was paid $10 million. He lives quietly in Los Angeles with his wife, Pauletta Washington, and their 4 children. Cerebral and meticulous in his film work, he made his debut as a director in 2002 with Antwone Fisher (2002).

    Adalia Gálvez Duarte

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  24. Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Gallaga was born in Guanajuato on May 8, 1753. He was an outstanding broadcaster ideas of the Enlightenment. In 1778 he was ordained priest and in 1788 became rector of his alma mater. When Napoleon Bonaparte invaded Spain in 1808, Miguel Hidalgo joined the patriotic movement working for the independence of Mexico. At dawn on 16 September 1810, launched the famous "Grito de Dolores" haranguing the people to take up arms and fight against the Spanish King who supported the usurper Joseph Bonaparte, brother of Napoleon. Father Hidalgo led an army patriot who won some battles, and organized a government in Guadalajara. Here decreed the abolition of slavery and Indian tribute repealed.

    Giovana Osuna Escalante

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  25. VIN DIESEL:
    He was born on July 18, 1967 in New York (USA)
    Measured 1.85.
    Diesel Mark Vincent acted at an early age in theater productions, driven by his adoptive father, who is an actor and acting teacher. His mother is dedicated to astrology.
    Has two sisters and a twin brother named Paul.
    Vin studied English at Hunter College, but left the race after a three-year career.
    At that time and because of his strong physique worked as a nightclub doorman.
    Vin Diesel debuted on stage at age seven, in a production of Theatre for the New City. Then continued to work in New York and studied theater at Hunter College, where he majored in creative writing.
    Debuted on the big screen with Multi-Facial, a short film he wrote, starred, directed, produced and financed.

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  26. my last sumer vacation were very interesting, we was eating roast meat, when sorisinggly began to rain, and suddenly lost to hunger as we ran.
    i was putin salt in the meat, when unfortunately flown the splat.

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