A "Brainer" is a task that will challenge your thinking. They will be given out occasionally to extend you.
Marks will be given based on two criteria:
1) Completion of the task = (2 Ticks)
2) Creativity shown = (1 Tick)
Brainer #1:
Famous quotes are words of wisdom spoken in time and often referred back to again and again because of the revelation or inspiration they convey.
E3 your task for Monday 4th February is to
1) Find a quote that you value. You could quote one of the following:
- a famous New Zealander/author/movie star/etc.
- a proverb.
- a piece of scripture from the Bible.
- a lyric from a song.
- an advertising slogan.
2) Leave a comment identifying your quote and explaining WHY it is valuable to you. (Click on the word "comment" below to do this).
Note:
- If you need help use the links on the right hand side of the blog to help you find a quote.
- We will be turning your quotes this week into a form of art :+)
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24 comments:
Go for it
Why: Because it encourages people to try new things.
Alana
alana@harrison.gen.nz
"Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul and mind...The second most important commandment is like this one. Love others as much as you love yourself." Matthew 22:37,39
I have taken this quote from the bible because it sums up what God desires of us.
It's how you play the game
David Beckham
why: when you play a game it doesn't matter if you win or lose.
Josh
sean.verwey@xtra.co.nz
A memory lasts forever. Never does it die. True friends stay together and never say goodbye. I like this quote because we have moved lots and have friends in other towns, I always remember all the fun we had together.
Give it your best shot.
Why:Because everybody has a talent and trying new things is a good thing to do.
Be faithful in small things.
Why: Because it is in them that your strength lies.
Friendship is like a prism through which the many varieties of beauty are revealed in our lives
What does this mean to me? - friendship is very important to me!
n_sfletcher@xtra.co.nz
If my mind can conceive it, and my heart can believe it, I know I can achieve it.
Steph
Dads e-mail
rick.nicholson@mito.org.nz
"If you have great talents, inudstry will improve them,if you have but moderate abilitites, industry will their deficiency". Sir Joshua Reynolds.
Why: i chose this quote becaue this quote talks about working hard, and thats what i want to do at school this year.
A journy of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
(Author Unknown)
Reuben
Make the most of the best and the least of the worst.
Robert Louis Stevenson
This means we should enjoy the things we like and pass the time with things we don't like.
Tiffany
Happiness often sneaks in through a door you didn't know you left open
- John Barrymore
This relates to me because when i'm crying or unhappy mum makes me laugh/smile.
"The key to leadership is accept responsibility".This means a lot to me because when I am leading in something I know its a big responsibility.
God Loved so much that he gave his only son, so everyone who has Faith in him will have eternal life and never really die. John 3v16.
this means to me that god always keeps his promises, and you will live an eternal life with him.
Be faithful in small things for it is in them that your strength lies. MOTHER TERESA
I chose this because it tells me to do even the small things for my strengths lie in them.
Jimmy
Proverbs 22:1
A good name is more desirable
then great riches.
Karl
Lux Luceat
Let your light so shine.
Matthew5:16
Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.
This is about doing your personal best in every thing that you do.
Eli
pdcaulfield@xtra.co.nz
Even though I walk through the darkest valley I will not be afraid for you are with me.
christoffersen@extra.co.nz
My chains are gone Ive been set free!
("Amazing Grace" John Newton)
Why:Because it makes me feel happy inside!
Beth
Jer 29v11
For I know the plans that I have for you declairs the Lord plans for good and not bad to give you a hope and a future.
Because it means that god has not got a bad plan for me.
A memory lasts forever never does it die true friends stay together and never say goodbye.
I choose this quote it tells me if I have a real friend or not
Ben
"You have to expect things of yourself before you can do them."
Michael Jordan
I like this quote because it tells you to belive in yourself.
Michael
When you play play hard but when you work dont play at all.
Theodore Roosevelt
I like this quote because when I play I like to play hard and when I work I dont play at all.
Kyle
Hi e3!
Your blog is looking great. We would love to see the art work that you are doing with your quotes!
Mr Lietze is a pretty cool teacher, so you are all lucky to be in his class.
Enjoy you year and we look forward to checking you blog regularly.
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