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ORGANIZ SKLL S1
Instructor: Daley-Okolicsa
Announcements
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Mid Year Exam Schedule
Wednesday, January 25th Period 1 7:20-8:40 Break 8:40-9:05 Period 2 9:05- 10:25 Bus Pick up- 10:35 2 Busses to run at 1:30 pm Thursday, January 26th Period 3 7:20 - 8:40 am Break 8:40-9:05 Period 4 9:05-10:25 Bus Pick up -10:35 2 Busses to run at 1:30 pm Friday, January 30th Period 5 7:20-8:40 am Break 8:40 -9:05 Period 6 9:05-10:25 Bus Pick up- 10:35 2 Busses to run 1:30 Monday, January 30th Period 7 7:20-8:40 am Break 8:40-9:05 Make-up 9:05- 10:25 Bus- 10:35 (no later bus will…
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Inspiration from Aristotle
"Excellence is never an accident. It is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, and intelligent execution. It represents the wise choice of many alternatives- choice, not chance determines your destiny." Aristotle
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Dr. Martin Luther King's Birthday, Monday, January16
As we observe Dr. King's birthday and celebrate his remarkable life and contribution, this is a good time to explore the life and contribution of another extraordinary man. Paul Robeson. Please click on Paul Robeson under files, and then the link to his "Ol Man River."
Discussion Topics
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Paul Robeson- A Renaissance Man, a Great Man
Posted by Aleta Daley-Okolicsanyi on 1/12/2017 10:46:10 AM1. Why do you think Paul Robeson can be called a Renaissance man?
2. What do we mean by Renaissance? Look up the definition if you are not sure.
3. Greatness is often an overused term or adjective; however, after reading
both articles and listening to the musical excerpts, in your opinion
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Chess: No mere idle amusement
Posted by Aleta Daley-Okolicsanyi on 12/1/2016 8:06:47 AMBenjamin Franklin asserts in his "Morals of Chess" that chess is no mere idle amusement.
On what basis and what evidence does Franklin provide to support his assertion?
Files
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Paul Robeson- the story of a Cultural Icon.docx
Steve McQueen, "Twelve Years A Slave" will be
making a film of Paul Robeson's life. -
The Morals of Chess by Benjamin Franklin.docx
Playing chess stimulates the mind; to play a really good game, you need logic and creativity.
Chess can be an epic battle of wits as well. For our Founding Father, there's even more to the game of chess.
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Links
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Musical Excerpts
Paul Robeson singing "Ol Man River"
in the 1936 film, Showboat -
The Morals of Chess by Benjamin Franklin
How does the game of chess compare to our conduct in life? -
Paul Robeson - Sarastro
Paul Robeson singing "O Isis und
Osiris" in English- E Flat Major -
Paul Robeson Sings to the Scottish Miners
Footage from 1949: "I dreamed I saw Joe Hill" -
Paul Robeson's Ole Man River
The Great Baritone, Civil Rights Activist, Athlete, Paul Robeson