Muhammad Ali Quotes |
| This activity requires students to interpret three of Muhammad Ali's greatest quotes. |
Lesson |
Introduction (10 minutes):Begin with a short discussion about who Muhammad Ali was, including his boxing career, activism, and reputation for memorable quotes. Ask students what they think makes a quote powerful or meaningful. Activity Instructions (25 minutes):Explain that students will read several quotes by Muhammad Ali and write what they think each one means. Encourage them to think deeply and personally about the words. Below are the quotes and space for student interpretation: Quote 1:“Don’t count the days, make the days count.” Your Interpretation: Quote 2:“I am the greatest. I said that even before I knew I was.” Quote 3:“Silence is golden when you can’t think of a good answer.” Discussion (10 minutes):Invite a few students to share their interpretations. Discuss how Ali's words reflect his confidence, wisdom, and personality. Encourage respectful conversation and different viewpoints. Wrap-Up (5 minutes):Conclude by asking students to think of a personal motto or favorite quote they live by. Optionally, have them share or write it down as a closing activity. |
| Other Uses: |
| Reading Groups - This passage and question set serves as an excellent tool for enrichment-based reading groups in language arts or social studies. |
| Morning Work - The activity takes most students about 25 minutes to complete, making it an ideal solution for morning work. It can be part of a series of sports-themed literacy activities offered to students as morning work. |
| Homework - This activity is a great way to assign homework in social studies or language arts. |
| Whiteboard - Have students come to the whiteboard to annotate important information or to click the correct answers. |