I had seen this idea before, but hadn't thought about it in a while. I was scanning my Twitter posts and came across the reference with a link. I went in and read through the information and decided to have some of my students complete the exercise. It is always enlightening to think about life lessons and it was a positive way to finish up the year. The following are some of the results:
Aleigh (age 15) Never let go of the things you love without saying goodbye
Chocolate goes with both tears and smiles
You really can learn how to get out of a situation from watching tv and movies.
Katie (age 15) I have learned that you can’t always be apathetic
I have learned: Quality over quantity – always
Gage (age 16) I’ve learned you shouldn’t laugh at a policy debater.
Jessica (age 15) Bad things happen to good people.
Matt (age 16) I have learned to work hard and be committed
I have learned that by taking a girl to my house more than once parents assume we are dating.
Mark (age 15) I’ve learned that sometimes it’s yourself that is wrong.
Sam (age 17) I’ve learned that ignorance never is bliss.
Brandon (age 17) I’ve learned not to jump out of a truck while listening to The Lonely Island.
Erin (age 14) I’ve learned if you don’t express yourself, you get walked on.
Natalie (age 17) I’ve learned to do what is best for you, the result will be that everyone is happy when you are.
Gennavie age 16) I’ve learned that happiness is a choice, not the outcome of events
I’ve learned that true trial of life is your attitude.
Aleigh (age 15) Never let go of the things you love without saying goodbye
Chocolate goes with both tears and smiles
You really can learn how to get out of a situation from watching tv and movies.
Katie (age 15) I have learned that you can’t always be apathetic
I have learned: Quality over quantity – always
Gage (age 16) I’ve learned you shouldn’t laugh at a policy debater.
Jessica (age 15) Bad things happen to good people.
Matt (age 16) I have learned to work hard and be committed
I have learned that by taking a girl to my house more than once parents assume we are dating.
Mark (age 15) I’ve learned that sometimes it’s yourself that is wrong.
Sam (age 17) I’ve learned that ignorance never is bliss.
Brandon (age 17) I’ve learned not to jump out of a truck while listening to The Lonely Island.
Erin (age 14) I’ve learned if you don’t express yourself, you get walked on.
Natalie (age 17) I’ve learned to do what is best for you, the result will be that everyone is happy when you are.
Gennavie age 16) I’ve learned that happiness is a choice, not the outcome of events
I’ve learned that true trial of life is your attitude.