Name:
Date:
Period: Before the Lesson Vocabulary​
: Make sure you are familiar with the following words by looking them up in a dictionary or online, e.g., Google ​
define humility​
, as you complete the table. Word Define Use (in a sentence) (to be) a perfect example of Santiago’s smothered burritos ​
epitomize​
the character and flavor of Colorado cuisine. humility goon arising, occurring, or continuing after one's death Some say that 2Pac’s ​
Better Dayz​
, his fifth posthumous​
release, is his best album. enforcer niche beneficiary epitomize posthumous Page 1 of 4 During the Lesson American Generations​
: First, order the generations from ​
oldest (1)​
to ​
newest (6)​
by completing the order column. Then, match each generation with the letter of its descriptor. Order Generation Descriptor Mature/Silents​
____ a. Fought WWII and lived through The Great Depression Generation Z​
____ b. Shaped by 9/11 and The Great Recession Generation X​
____ c. “Latch-key kids” reared on MTV and PCs Millennials​
____ d. Fought for Civil Rights and protested Vietnam War The Greatest Generation​
____ e. Grew up during the height of peace and prosperity Baby Boomers​
____ f. Most diverse generation in history Undeniable Talent​
: Take a moment to ​
think​
about your generation and the people that have impacted it the most; afterwards, complete the brain below by ​
listing four individuals​
who stand out as particularly talented, influential or inspiring. Page 2 of 4 Hockey Life Lessons​
: Revisit the following hockey life lessons ​
choosing the five​
you believe to be the most significant to you and your future. ​
Rank​
these five, by order of importance. Lastly, ​
explain your pick for #1. Do Something You Enjoy The Early Bird Gets the Worm You Need Some Luck... You Must Play ‘Your Game’ Don’t Forget Where You Came From Practice Makes Perfect You Are Your Habits Everyone Faces Adversity Stand Up for What’s Right It’s Your Life Respect Your Elders 1. Why did you choose #1? 2. 3. 4. 5. After the Lesson Your Turn​
: Delve deeper into the ​
culture of the game​
of Hockey by going online to ​
read ​
an article written by Nate Scott for USA Today Sports entitled ​
The Ivy Leaguer who fought his way to the NHL​
. Article URL​
: ​
http://usat.ly/1u2fNko Step 1​
: Visit the URL and ​
read​
Nate Scott’s article about Bobby Farnham and the sacrifices needed to exist on the fringe of the NHL. Step 2​
: Answer​
each comprehension question to the best of your ability. Remember to use all your resources, including Internet searches, etc. Page 3 of 4 Name:
Date:
Period: 1.
In your opinion, what single word best describes Farnham’s ​
upbringing​
? 2.
Where did Farnham go to ​
college​
? 3.
How many universities are in the ​
Ivy League​
? [Hint: Google ‘​
What are the Ivy League schools in the US?’​
] 4.
Who played ​
Ivan Drago​
in Rocky IV? [Hint: Google ​
'Who played Ivan Drago?'​
] 5.
Farnham made it to the ​
NHL​
because he was ___________ and willing to ___________ . 6.
If there was no fighting in hockey, who would be responsible for ​
protecting players like Sidney Crosby? 7.
Why does editor Greg Wyshynski believe that ​
hockey fights​
exist? 8.
What do ex-players Dave Semenko and Marty McSorley ​
have​
​
in common​
with the fictitious characters Doug “The Thug” Glatt and Ross “The Boss” Rhea? 9.
Which former ​
hockey​
​
superstar​
did Semenko and McSorley protect? 10. A posthumous examination of enforcer ​
Derek Boogaard​
’s brain revealed evidence of which disease? 11. After a recent scrap, Colorado enforcer, ​
Cody McLeod​
, told Farnham that he needed to do one of two things if he wanted to stay in the NHL. What were they? 12. List three​
injuries​
Farnham has suffered thus far in his career. 13. How did Farnham ​
change​
in order to make it to the NHL? Make Your Own Analogy 14. Fighting​
is to ​
hockey​
as ____________________________ is to ____________________________ . 15. Enforcers​
are to ​
hockey​
as __________________________ are to ________________________ . 16. Hockey​
is to ​
Canada​
as ____________________________ is to ____________________________ . Page 4 of 4