Bsmiths+Topics


 * Topic Talk: Person**

List five facts that you already know about this person: 1. He came straight out of high school into the NBA.
 * Topic Choice: Lebron James**

2. He had a big decision in his career, choosing to go to the Miami heat.

3. He was loved by all, and just as easily became hated for deciding to switch teams, the city believed that they deserved better from their “king”.

4. He was the MVP in the 2008/2009 season.

5. It’s early in his career but he is arguably one of the greatest basketball players of all time.

1. How did this person impact the world? He did not necessarily impact the world but he absolutely impacted a city, as well as a decent amount of the country. He gave a city hope, and then soon crushed it. But he has re invented basketball. It went away for a while and his presence is bringing more fans back.
 * Answer these questions about this person:**

2. Why do we still learn about this person and his/her works today? He is currently playing.

3. Why are you interested in researching this person? I have a love for basketball. Lebron is the best player in the game right now and he helps make people see the game the same as I do.

4. How do you personally connect with this person? Lebron James is the best player at my favorite sport, he is someone I idolize.

What resources do you think will be useful to you? Specific books? Series of books? Magazines? Periodicals? Interviews? Internet sites? Films? Other?
 * Resources**

Books, Biography Magazines Internet Interviews

List five facts that you already know about this topic: 1. Its one of the four major sports in the United States
 * Topic Choice: Basketball **

2. It was first played using a water bucket.

3. These athletes are the best of the best at what they do.

4. Many people have lost interest in basketball in recent years.

5. One of the only sports that college is more popular.

1. How did it/will it impact the world? It has brought all different ethnicities to the United States to come play this sport. It brings fans all around the world together.
 * Answer these questions about this topic: **

2. Why is there still interest in it today, or why will there continue to be interest in it? It was started a long time ago and is still played in the untied states today.

3. Why are you interested in researching this topic? Basketball is a very strong passion of mine.

4. How do you personally connect with this topic? I have played this sport my whole life. I was the captain of my high school team and have dedicated so much of my time to this sport. What resources do you think will be useful to you? Specific books? Series of books? Magazines? Periodicals? Interviews? Internet sites? Films? Other?
 * Resources **

Internet Books Magazines Interviews Film

1. Of your two topic choices, which one do you think you will find the most information about? Please explain. I think they will be similar. I will not be able to research one topic with out seeing the other one. They are both in the same category and will have a lot of sharing information.
 * Once you have completed worksheets for __TWO__ topics, please answer these two questions; be prepared to discuss your answers in class: **

2. Of your two topic choices, which one do you really like the best? Please explain. I really enjoy both topics. They are both close to my heart. I am a huge fan of Lebron James, and at the same time I am just a huge fan of basketball in general. So its clear I am choosing something involving basketball.