Fate, destiny, and OPPORTUNITY

START? Are you looking for a

FATE? "Street Fortune" by Rob Shenk via flickr Do you believe in

DESTINY? "Street Fortune" by Rob Shenk via flickr How about

How do they differ?

Match the words in column A with the meaning in column B. Vocabulary

1) underling 2) conviction 3) jinx 4) fate 5) destiny a) Firm belief in something b) Beyond man’s control c) subordinated d) A person or thing that brings bad luck e) Predetermined to happen Use the words in your own sentences

“OPPORTUNITIES” Look at the title of our poem, "365: Day 20 - Open Doors“ by criggchef via flickr

What does it imply?

Let’s find out.

“Opportunities” They say that there are certain stars They shape our destinies and tell what we are; “moon and stars in the north cascades” by bm01 via flickr

That the stars decree one would be King; or by the same token, an underling.

That the stars decree one would be King; or by the same token, an underling. But for my part my conviction is this: We sow our own good luck or stir up the jinx;

That the stars decree one would be King; or by the same token, an underling. Master of our fate, we all can be If opportunities we make both you and me. http://www.dallassouthnews.org

Answer the following questions about the poem we just read. Discussion

parents school money stars According to some people, what shape our destinies? Do you agree or not? Why? stars

What contrasts are presented in the poem?

Explain in your own words line 2 of the second stanza: We sow our own good luck or stir up the jinx. { }

GROUP WORK In what way can you shape your own destiny and be the master of your fate? Present your answers after your conference.

INDIVIDUAL 1) Would you leave your life’s plan for destiny to work out or would you rather take upon yourself to change the course your life? 2) Write your own convictions on the factors that would really determine success in the life of a man.

Lesson adapted from Prototype Lesson Plan in English (2nd Year) (Available at e-turo.org) Powerpoint Layout and Design Chay Temple July 2010 Fate, destiny, and OPPORTUNITY

*Created for my mom who teaches English and reading. *Copyright of images used in this presentation still belongs to their author/s. IMAGES pelican http://www.sxc.hu/photo/164740 green light http://www.sxc.hu/photo/1152455 fortune teller http://www.flickr.com/photos/rcsj/4715010448/sizes/l/#cc_license "Street Fortune" by Rob Shenk via flickr tarot http://www.sxc.hu/photo/1134717 door knob http://www.flickr.com/photos/criggchef/2665328223/ "365: Day 20 - Open Doors“ by criggchef via flickr blue window http://www.sxc.hu/photo/858545 starry sky http://www.flickr.com/photos/bm01/2282168833/ “moon and stars in the north cascades “ by bm01 via flickr

king with horse http://www.sxc.hu/photo/1057875 farmer http://www.sxc.hu/photo/1246921 Manny Pacquiao http://www.dallassouthnews.org/2010/03/pacquiao-still-the-champ-clottey-stands-tall-jerry-opens-the-roof/ matches http://www.sxc.hu/photo/212906 matchstick http://www.sxc.hu/photo/491554