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The Guiding Light: Influence of My High School Coach

Growing up, we often look up to adults who inspire us and shape our paths. For me, that adult was my high school coach, Mr. Thompson. One unforgettable day, during the final moments of the championship game, we were down by two points. He gathered us in a huddle, his voice steady yet passionate. “Believe in yourselves,” he said, “trust each other.” With his encouragement, we rallied together, executed our game plan, and emerged victorious. This experience taught me the value of teamwork and perseverance, shaping who I am today.

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The Guiding Light: Influence of My High School Coach

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  1. People we look up to when we are children can have a great influence on how we grow up. Write an essay in which you describe how an adult – a family member, teacher, coach, minister or mentor—has influenced you. Tell a story only you can tell (because it happened to you!)Describe the event as a story with a beginning, middle, and end. Include elements great writers use: vivid description, sensory details, dialogue, etc.

  2. Read the CLASS VOICES • Read to yourself or to a partner • Identify the themes: what main ideas are being communicated? • Which comments do you agree or disagree with? • Prepare for a class discussion in which we establish some standards for classroom behavior.

  3. Main Idea/Themes • Thalia: loves to talk, does not like English, will not stop talking • Dezzi: problem is all people in class, not just a few who are “immature” (everybody laughs) • Zach:we need more time to talk (like 10 minutes); everyone should be respected • Gabriel: it’s the teacher’s fault; we should move and talk more and have more fun • Jennifer: when we do the same thing every day it does not work for us; (people have problems with reading); people were not honest in their responses and said what they thought you would want to hear (but only 4 people said they were not honest) • Garian: all we talk about is our behavior

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