logging in or signing up ACT writing prep angelmarjorie Download Post to : URL : Related Presentations : Share Add to Flag Embed Email Send to Blogs and Networks Add to Channel Uploaded from authorPOINT lite Insert YouTube videos in PowerPont slides with aS Desktop Copy embed code: Embed: Flash iPad Copy Does not support media & animations WordPress Embed Customize Embed URL: Copy Thumbnail: Copy The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites. Views: 1470 Category: Education License: All Rights Reserved Like it (4) Dislike it (0) Added: May 14, 2007 This Presentation is Public Favorites: 3 Presentation Description Writing prompt related to the movie "Pursuit of Happyness" Comments Posting comment... By: zilshah89 (19 month(s) ago) pls send me a copy on zilshah.2006@gmail.com Saving..... Post Reply Close By: upadhyay2847 (18 month(s) ago) pls to me 2 Saving..... Edit Comment Close By: pvb_100 (34 month(s) ago) please send this ppt to my mail id pvb_100@yahoo.co.in Saving..... Post Reply Close Saving..... Edit Comment Close Premium member Presentation Transcript WRITING: WRITING For the ACT…“The Pursuit of Happyness”: “The Pursuit of Happyness” Who saw this movie over the weekend? Who would like to see this movie? Who has no interest in seeing this movie? Well, in any case, here are some facts pertaining to the film…Facts…: Facts… His rags-to-riches tale "The Pursuit of Happyness," a rare foray into fact-based drama for the rapper-turned-comedian, sold about $27 million worth of tickets during its first three days of release across North AmericaTrue Story…: True Story… True story of a once-homeless single father, Christopher Gardner, who raised himself up to become a successful stock broker. Chris Gardner is a bright and talented, but marginally employed salesman. Struggling to make ends meet, Gardner finds himself and his five-year-old son evicted from their San Francisco apartment with nowhere to go.Working his way to the top…: Working his way to the top… When Gardner lands an internship at a prestigious stock brokerage firm, he and his son endure many hardships, including living in shelters, in pursuit of his dream of a better life for the two of them. Where is he now?: Where is he now? He is a multi-millionaire stockbroker. And still getting all kinds of Hollywood offers… Does hard work pay off?Who said that inspirational quote?: Who said that inspirational quote? Don’t ever let someone tell you you can’t do something…You gotta dream, you gotta protect it…If you want something, go get it. Period.Answer is…: Answer is… Chris Gardner played by Will Smith in “Pursuit of Happyness.”Who said, “If there is no struggle, there is no progress.”: Who said, “If there is no struggle, there is no progress.” A dutch natural historian. An American abolitionist. A paralyzed astronomer. The correct answer is…: The correct answer is… B. The quote is attributed to Frederick Douglass, famed 19th Century African-American Statesman and Reformer.Who said, “Our greatest glory consists not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.”: Who said, “Our greatest glory consists not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.” A British Prime Minister. William James’ Godfather. A General’s eldest son.The correct answer is…: The correct answer is… B. The quote is attributed to Ralph Waldo Emerson, famed 19th century American author.Who said, “Patience and Fortitude conquer all things.”: Who said, “Patience and Fortitude conquer all things.” An elder in the Mormon Church. A chess Grand Master. A great orator and essayist. The correct answer is…: The correct answer is… C. Again, stated by Ralph Waldo Emerson, associated with Hawthorne and Thoreau.Now it’s your turn…: Now it’s your turn… To form an opinion. Based on prior knowledge pertaining to fundamentals of essay writing and successful, basic writing skills, answer the following question: ESSAY:: ESSAY: Many successful adults recall a time in their life when they were considered a failure at one pursuit or another. Some of these people feel strongly that their previous failures taught them valuable lessons and led to their later successes. Others maintain that they went on to achieve success for entirely different reasons. In your opinion, can failure lead to success? Or is failure simply its own experience? ASSIGNMENT:: ASSIGNMENT: In your essay, take a position on this question. You may write about either one of the two points of view given, or you may present a different point of view on this question. Use specific reasons and examples to support your position. In, at least, 5 paragraphs (of course). You have 30 minutes to do your ABSOLUTE BEST in formulating a sensible thesis and persuasive essay. You do not have the permission to view this presentation. In order to view it, please contact the author of the presentation.
ACT writing prep angelmarjorie Download Post to : URL : Related Presentations : Share Add to Flag Embed Email Send to Blogs and Networks Add to Channel Uploaded from authorPOINT lite Insert YouTube videos in PowerPont slides with aS Desktop Copy embed code: Embed: Flash iPad Copy Does not support media & animations WordPress Embed Customize Embed URL: Copy Thumbnail: Copy The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites. Views: 1470 Category: Education License: All Rights Reserved Like it (4) Dislike it (0) Added: May 14, 2007 This Presentation is Public Favorites: 3 Presentation Description Writing prompt related to the movie "Pursuit of Happyness" Comments Posting comment... By: zilshah89 (19 month(s) ago) pls send me a copy on zilshah.2006@gmail.com Saving..... Post Reply Close By: upadhyay2847 (18 month(s) ago) pls to me 2 Saving..... Edit Comment Close By: pvb_100 (34 month(s) ago) please send this ppt to my mail id pvb_100@yahoo.co.in Saving..... Post Reply Close Saving..... Edit Comment Close Premium member Presentation Transcript WRITING: WRITING For the ACT…“The Pursuit of Happyness”: “The Pursuit of Happyness” Who saw this movie over the weekend? Who would like to see this movie? Who has no interest in seeing this movie? Well, in any case, here are some facts pertaining to the film…Facts…: Facts… His rags-to-riches tale "The Pursuit of Happyness," a rare foray into fact-based drama for the rapper-turned-comedian, sold about $27 million worth of tickets during its first three days of release across North AmericaTrue Story…: True Story… True story of a once-homeless single father, Christopher Gardner, who raised himself up to become a successful stock broker. Chris Gardner is a bright and talented, but marginally employed salesman. Struggling to make ends meet, Gardner finds himself and his five-year-old son evicted from their San Francisco apartment with nowhere to go.Working his way to the top…: Working his way to the top… When Gardner lands an internship at a prestigious stock brokerage firm, he and his son endure many hardships, including living in shelters, in pursuit of his dream of a better life for the two of them. Where is he now?: Where is he now? He is a multi-millionaire stockbroker. And still getting all kinds of Hollywood offers… Does hard work pay off?Who said that inspirational quote?: Who said that inspirational quote? Don’t ever let someone tell you you can’t do something…You gotta dream, you gotta protect it…If you want something, go get it. Period.Answer is…: Answer is… Chris Gardner played by Will Smith in “Pursuit of Happyness.”Who said, “If there is no struggle, there is no progress.”: Who said, “If there is no struggle, there is no progress.” A dutch natural historian. An American abolitionist. A paralyzed astronomer. The correct answer is…: The correct answer is… B. The quote is attributed to Frederick Douglass, famed 19th Century African-American Statesman and Reformer.Who said, “Our greatest glory consists not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.”: Who said, “Our greatest glory consists not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.” A British Prime Minister. William James’ Godfather. A General’s eldest son.The correct answer is…: The correct answer is… B. The quote is attributed to Ralph Waldo Emerson, famed 19th century American author.Who said, “Patience and Fortitude conquer all things.”: Who said, “Patience and Fortitude conquer all things.” An elder in the Mormon Church. A chess Grand Master. A great orator and essayist. The correct answer is…: The correct answer is… C. Again, stated by Ralph Waldo Emerson, associated with Hawthorne and Thoreau.Now it’s your turn…: Now it’s your turn… To form an opinion. Based on prior knowledge pertaining to fundamentals of essay writing and successful, basic writing skills, answer the following question: ESSAY:: ESSAY: Many successful adults recall a time in their life when they were considered a failure at one pursuit or another. Some of these people feel strongly that their previous failures taught them valuable lessons and led to their later successes. Others maintain that they went on to achieve success for entirely different reasons. In your opinion, can failure lead to success? Or is failure simply its own experience? ASSIGNMENT:: ASSIGNMENT: In your essay, take a position on this question. You may write about either one of the two points of view given, or you may present a different point of view on this question. Use specific reasons and examples to support your position. In, at least, 5 paragraphs (of course). You have 30 minutes to do your ABSOLUTE BEST in formulating a sensible thesis and persuasive essay.