Teaching Chess and Life - Make Connections

Carlos Capellan is a boy who lives in a neighborhood that is rough and not easy. He came up with a decision that he would not end up like the other people in his neighborhood because of the consequences they had to suffer. He decided to stick by this decision with help from important people in his life. My connection to him is that, although I didn't grow up in a rough neighborhood, I still have witnessed and seen around me people suffer from drug dealing or families scared for their children to play outside and people ending up dying or going to jail. I told myself that I would not end up like that either, and it was from the blessing and help of my son Landon. I wouldn't want him growing up  like that or do the things other people do so I am going to stick to my decision and make sure he is avoiding these type of situations as much as I can. 

Teaching Chess and Life

This text that I read by Carlos Capellan touched me in a way that things are possible. A connection that I made with this reading is that, he made a vow that he would not end up like the other people around him because he hated trouble and he stuck by that vow by the help of someone older. He had a mentor. I also made a vow that after I had my baby, that no matter what, I would never put my child in harms way and that I am always there for him and that he only has one mother. I can not imagine or see anybody else raising or taking care of my child because I'm not doing the right things. I necessarily didn't have a mentor, there were many people around me that depended on me, but at the end of the day, it was my choice and my own motivation that helped me stick to it. My child is my hobby that keeps me on track to my goals because if it wasn't for him, I would have a different mindset.

Introduction

What is your favorite book or type of book?
Answer: My favorite types of books are romantic and true life stories.

What is one goal that you want to accomplish this year?
Answer: One goal that I want to accomplish in this class is to be able to score higher on my tests and gain better comprehension.