Have you ever read this book? If you haven't, then you need too. This was one of my favorite books growing up, and I say that because I actually read the whole thing (which says a lot, since I DESPISED reading as a kid). A brief synopsis of the book is that a 12 year old boy ,named Judson Moon, decides to run for President of the United States. He is very driven and has his heart and mind set on winning the election. Throughout the process, he hires a campaign manager, fundraises and speaks to crowds of "a zillion". Judson knows his end goal and even through the ups and downs, he does not give up. Now I am not going to tell you the end of the story (so you'll just have to read it on your own), but I will tell you that every kid in America needs to read this book. This kid is motivated and determined to accomplish his goal. I wonder what todays classroom would look like if every kid set his mind to school work....
Maybe there would not be as many disruptions...
Maybe kids would actually read....
Maybe I am just dreaming.....
Whatever that ideal classroom looks like, I do not see it. But, that is why the big guys down the hall hired me! It is my job to motivate the young minds of America, make them WANT to learn and to set extravagant goals like Judson Moon!
Now......Just wish me luck!
You go girl! I'm sure you are an excellent teacher and are changing the youth of America, one sweet child at a time! :)
ReplyDeletehaha THANKS!! I try REALLY hard, but sometimes I feel like I'm preaching to a giant brick wall! But you know what it is like with those High School Kiddos.
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