Glory Road Quick Writes

Quick Write #1

Describe a time when you used persistence to make your life/world better.

Quick Write #2

The setting of the script is Texas in 1965. How does the setting impact the overall theme of perseverance?

Quick Write #3

In this scene, Bobby Joe finally persuades Coach Haskins to allow the players to play their way and to “give them a little room.” He tells Bobby Joe, “I’ll roll the dice on you.” How does his decision to change his coaching approach portray the idea that persistence does not mean stubbornness?

Quick Write #4

As Worsely reads a book of Malcolm X speeches, Flournoy questions him why he’s reading it. Worsley tells him that, “Words give you power. Education gives you power.” How do words and education give you power?

Quick Write #5

Coach Haskins has demonstrated incredible perseverance. How has his perseverance impacted people around him, in both his personal and professional life?

Quick Write #6

The Miners dealt with conflicts of all kinds while striving to become national champions. Identify an external or internal conflict that you have had in your life and explain how you have handled the situation.

Quick Write #7

Randy chose really achieving your childhood dreams as the topic of his lecture. This allowed him to tell his story and encourage others to persist in achieving their dreams. What are your dreams and how can you pursue them? What are some possible obstacles that you will have to persist through?