Chapters 12-15
Read through the 4 prompts below and choose one to write about. Show me you've read the chapters. Spend time letting me know all of your thoughts. Use textual evidence to prove your ideas as well. Make sure you have a beginning, a middle, and an end.
1. Discuss Randy’s thoughts about being positive. What is the benefit of spinning things in a positive direction? What message does that give to the audience? Are you more positive or negative? Why do you believe this?
Read through the 4 prompts below and choose one to write about. Show me you've read the chapters. Spend time letting me know all of your thoughts. Use textual evidence to prove your ideas as well. Make sure you have a beginning, a middle, and an end.
1. Discuss Randy’s thoughts about being positive. What is the benefit of spinning things in a positive direction? What message does that give to the audience? Are you more positive or negative? Why do you believe this?
2. Discuss your thoughts on this chapter. What is the lesson to be learned from seeing Randy in the convertible? Based upon this chapter, what can we do to be more like him? What would people say if they saw you in an unguarded moment?
3. What did you think about the punishment given to Randy’s sister after the lunch box incident? What was the lesson learned? How does the Dutch uncle fit into this chapter? How do you feel about this information. Discuss fully.
4. What were Uncle Randy’s rules? Why did he create these specific rules? Did you like these rules in chapter 15? Why/why not? If you were one of the kids, how would you have acted? Discuss your thoughts.
#2 Randy was always a happy person even when he was dyeing. When his work friend saw him driving around enjoying life like he had no worries and wasn't just putting up a facade for everyone to look at. Randy was enjoying life and all the things in it. To be more like Randy you need to not worry so much about the little things, but make the best of it all and all other situations. If people saw me at a unguarded moment I would probably be sleeping because i'm always tired and need more sleep so hopefully if they say me they wouldn't say anything at let me sleep.
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DeleteAndrew - you have a decent skeleton here but could expand on your thoughts even more.
Delete4. What were Uncle Randy’s rules? Why did he create these specific rules? Did you like these rules in chapter 15? Why/why not? If you were one of the kids, how would you have acted? Discuss your thoughts.
ReplyDeleteRandy is just like my Uncle Irv. No whining and don't tell your mom were Randy's rules, Irv's are virtually the same except his only rule is no whining.
The reason Randy created these rules were because his sister laid out too many rules for his liking so he kept it simple for the kids. It also gave them a chance to have fun and not have to worry about getting in trouble all the time.
I would be one to agree with his rules since I'm one who would rather have fun and not have to worry about getting in trouble than to have to just sit there and be quiet, whats the fun in that? But Randy also didn't just let them go wild and do whatever they want, he had some very small standards for them so thats why they always enjoyed being around him. If I was one of the kids I would obey the rules, no whining and don't tell mom. Of course thats what we already do when we go have fun with my Uncle Irv or Uncle Tom.
I would also agree that Randy was an uncle that his niece and nephew would consider the Best Uncle of the Year. But of course I would think the same with my awesome uncles.
Good thoughts. Interesting connections!
Delete2. The lesson I learned from Randy being in his convertible and looking happy is that even in the worst of times you should try to be positive because theres no point in being sad about whats happening because nobody benefits from negativity not even yourself, remaining positive during these dark times can make them more enjoyable and it keeps you from thinking about all the bad even if theres more bad than good it makes you focus on the good things that are going on. I think people could all be a little more like Randy, if everyone was happy in their bad times crime levels would go down and suicides would decrease by a large amount and more people would live longer more fun filled happy lives. If someone saw me in an unguarded moment they would see that i'm always happy, I have almost zero reason to be sad, I have friends I can rely on I have a good family with caring parents and I have everything I need to be healthy and happy.
ReplyDeleteYou have some good thoughts. Really work on those sentences (run-on sentences exist). More thought on you would be good as well.
Delete1.) Randy makes a choice to be positive through out his whole process, even when it becomes difficult or hard to keep pushing through the pain. Randy and his family spend a lot of time together and it is important to Randy to make sure everyone realizes the time spent with family, is more important than things. In the chapter ,The Park is Open until 8 p.m., Randy talks about how just a simple change in words can change the way it is understood. If the people at disney were to say, "the park closes at 8," it sound very pessimistic. Just changing a couple words such as closed to open, "the park is open til 8," makes the whole structure of a sentence change. He uses the title, The Park is Open until 8 p.m., because not only is it a Disney reference, but it really does get his point across. He has learned to stay positive even in the worst case, which was his life.
ReplyDeleteWhat about the last two questions? Discuss yourself in relation to the idea of optimism/pessimism.
DeleteRandy being in a convertible being a really happy guy is like a person having a not very good day like they do everyday and still smiling and being happy. He his one of the happiest people ever. If we could learn something from him it would be his will to live this man will not give up on his body nor family. He has got the will to live and be happy well doing it. To be more like him we could get a convertible and go drive around with the top down bob our head and smile. If people saw me that way no one would think any differently about me cause when i'm outside of school i'm usually always happy.
ReplyDeleteI don't understand your first sentence. You have a decent start but I'd like you to expand even more.
DeleteI am doing number two. In my opinion this is almost the same as number one just this one is dealing with one single chapter. I say this because it is all about Randy's attitude towards feeling how he is. He feels happy and very calm. It would take a lot for me o be calm and happy if I was going to die from cancer. If more people could be like this we would have a lot better Merica.
ReplyDeleteIn this chapter one of Randy's friends sees the happiest man in the world driving down the road listening to his favorite songs. Randy's friend kept getting closer until she saw who it was and realized it was Randy. We are talking about a person who is dyeing of cancer and he is as happy as he could ever be. Randy's friend was just amazed at how he could be so happy. Randy felt as if there was nothing wrong in the world at that time.
I think to be more like him you would just have to let go of the hate man, just for get about it. If we were like Randy would be amazed at how happy we were. It think if you caught someone off guard they would probably deny it because they aren't like Randy. Some people might be like yeah I was in my happy place what about it, but I would say most of them would say I was just thinking or something. Well here we are at the end again almost done and just ever so closing to the end of the book. Randy the man with cancer is still pulling through it. #roar
You have a good start here... talk about unguarded moments in relation to your life as well.
Delete#1 Randy has always been a positive guy. Even when a situation goes from bad to worse Randy still sees the positive side to the story. Not only Randy, but all the people who are around him benefit from this. Since they always think positively, they don't get depressed or sad about the situation. This teaches the audience to be optimistic about life and not to be pessimistic. It also teaches them to enjoy life and to make the most out of the time you have on Earth. I would say I'm a positive person out side of school but a negative person in school. I'm negative in school because we get so much homework and projects. When we get so much homework we don't even get to spend time with our family at night. It's important for me to spend time with my family and the school takes that away from me. Outside of school I'm a positve person. I enjoy life and am willing to help anyone who needs it. I believe the overall message from Randy is to enjoy your life and be happy.
ReplyDeleteGood thoughts - in terms of school work, remember when you use your time wisely in class, in WIN, and in study halls, you can get a lot completed. Throughout life, you will always have those moments when you have to complete the work. You may need to figure out a schedule where you spend 1 or 2 hours hanging out with family at night & then finish work.
Delete#4 In chapter 15 Randy is talking about his niece and nephew. He would take them to with him every month or so. Randy only had 2 rules. The were No Whining and Whatever we do together, don't tell Mom. I like these rules. This was if they were together they could a lot of fun and Mom would not know. The first rule was important to randy so he did not have to deal with two whining kids. Randy created these rules because he said Not telling mom made things feel like pirate adventure. If I was one of the kid I would have had lots of fun with my uncle and going lots of cool places. I think it would be fun to hangout with Randy because he was smart and you could learn a lot from a guy like Randy that you could use in everyday life.
ReplyDeleteExpand thoughts on you. Sometimes you repeated ideas - avoid this if possible.
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ReplyDeleteI personally totally believe in Randy's statement," People are more important than things. A car, even a pristine gem like my new convertible, was just a thing." Now I honestly can't see how Randy could do that to this new car, when I got my car, I didn't let anybody get near it, never the less even touch it! I baby my car still today, and I honestly can't see me pouring soda in my back seat, for a (example). If theirs something dirty or needs fix, I get right on it and get the job done, because my car is the most precious thing in my life, so far. Now when it comes to being a father, than yeah I slowly would care less about the condition of the car, and more about my wife and kids. I still believe in Randy's statement, but for most of us, it's hard, purposely making a mess in a car, or a house, just to prove a point that it's just a item that can be fixed. Us humans can't be fixed, well not as easily, you can fix a broken bone, but you can't really fix a broken spirit, unless you work and work at accomplishing your dreams. So Randy had some courage spilling soda in his car, I don't know how, but this man is one brave and fearless guy!
Wrong prompt - wrong chapter.
Delete2.) In this chapter I thought that it was supper cool to Randy was finding something fun and enjoyable in this chapter and finding a sense of happiness after he got done with his cancer. The lesson when Randy was in that convertible that know matter what happens in your life that you always got to find a positive end on everything. In that manner I think that we need to always keep our head up and never get down. I believe that people would think that I am happy and enjoying life if they saw me doing what Randy was doing.
ReplyDeleteMake sure you are completing all the questions and expanding on your thinking.
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ReplyDeleteRandy would have been a fun uncle to have. Mostly because he didn't really care what you did and he would take you everywhere. Randy was pretty laid back when it came to rules. His rules were: No whining and Whatever we do you can't tell mom. These rules were basically saying that there are no rules.
I like the way Randy thinks. I'm sure he didn't want to hear any whining so thats why he has that rule. The second rule is because kids want to have fun and sometimes its better off if mom doesn't know about stuff. The reason Randy didn't make many rules is because he wanted to be a fun person. Rules are for mothers to make not uncles.
If I was one of those kids I would have been excited and want to have fun. I would probably not do anything bad because there was no reason too. It is important to have people in your life like Randy. Sometimes you need to get out and have a little fun. To have real fun you need to have minimal rules so your not always worried about getting into trouble.
Good thoughts.
Delete#1 Randy's is very positive in his situation. Randy does not let the fact that he is going to die get the best of him. Randy says he will live his life one day at a time and he seems to have a positive outlook on what he saw on his cat scan. He is not going to let the catscan results get him down. The benefits of Randy keeping his positive attitude is he will be able to spend time with his family and not feel sorry for himself. This way he can live his life to the best of his ability.
ReplyDeleteHe is not focusing on dying, but focusing on living. By being positive he is mentally preparing himself for his death. The message of the chapter is you should be an optimist and look at the bright side of things in bad situations, not a pessimist. If you focus on the negative your life will be miserable and out really be living you life to the fullest. In my life situations I usually see the negative side. I usually pick out the negative in any situations and can not focus on the positive parts even when people try to point them out . People say I have "selected hearing."
Good start. I'd like to see more with your thoughts on why you are negative and how this effects you.... can you change it? etc...
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ReplyDeleteRandy was always a positive guy even though he found out that he had cancer. He doesn't let little stuff stop him from fulfilling your dreams and goals in life. Randy's goal was to spend as much time with his family and not care about anything else. If you look at situations positives rather than negative than you will get more out of situations and be happier, (common sense). If you look at it negative, your going to be sad and think of all the bad stuff that is going to happen. Personally I think positive through life, even though it's hard to. Us Americans always see the negative in stuff, hardly the positives, am I not right? We need to take some time and appreciate what we really have and not take stuff for granted. So wake up and open your eyes, because one day, you won't be able to...
Decent start but expand. Also, you didn't answer the last two questions.
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ReplyDeleteUncle Randy's rules were you could not wine and you couldn't tell mom anything. Uncle Randy created these rules so that he did not have to listen to them cry and they could do fun aventures and he didn't want there mom to find out what they did cause they might get in trouble. I like these rules because it lets them have fun and then they can kinda cut loose and have fun. And Randy's uncle didn't have to worry about getting in trouble by what they did by there mom. I would of kinda cu loose and been kinda crazy. Not very many uncles take you to do fun stuff and not tell your mom what you did.
You could expand your thinking.
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