Amanda LaCount 


1. Watch the video: The hosts of Good Morning LaLa Land  interviewed of Amanda LaCount. (3:08)

Use what you learned in Which Key Elements Affect Our Connection with Personal Stories?   to answer the following questions:


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Cross Curricular Competency

To achieve your potential

"Being able to identify my strengths and my weaknesses allows me to assist others and get help when I need it. I think by doing this we can all grow together and achieve our full potential."
-Sarah Rosenstein, student.

Did you know?

Employers will often ask you what your weaknesses or flaws are. Being able to share them can show you are ready to overcome them.

What's Next?

Now that you know and understand how personal stories can inspire, let’s use that comprehension to better justify your ideas.

Complete the activity: How Can We Express and Justify Our Opinions Effectively?