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(Elena) Chapter 8 11. The art of war teaches us to rely not on the likelihood of the enemy's not coming, but on our own readiness to receive him; not on the chance of his not attacking, but rather on the fact that we have made our position unassailable.

10 Ways to Use # 11 1. If there’s even a low percent chance of rain, I should bring a raincoat to school. 2. For my individual service project, I should plan an alternate day in case it rains at the park that day, even if it probably won’t. 3. If I’m not sure when the next AP World quiz is, which I hardly ever am, I should read the chapter that night instead of finding out the next day. 4. When a virus is going around, I should take extra Vitamin C even if I have no symptoms. 5. I should bring extra batteries for my calculator to math finals, even if I just replaced them, in case they die. 6. If I think a casual day is free but I’m not positive, I should bring two dollars anyway. 7. If there’s any chance at all that I won’t be able to do my part one night on a group project, I should tell my group members it might not happen. 8. I don’t expect anything to happen to my health, home, or car, but in case something does, I should always have insurance in these areas for the rest of my life. 9. Even if I think an assignment is due Tuesday, I should bring my book home and do it so I’ll have it for Monday if I’m wrong. 10. Even though I don’t think there will be traffic on the way to an event, I should leave early anyways.

(Jake K) Chapter 2

code In war, then, let your great object be victory, not lengthy campaigns.

code 1. While studying I should remain on task and not lose focus 2. I should pay attention in class in order to get a good grade 3. In sports I should always aim for high goals and trust myself 4. I should listen to my parents and obey them 5. When my parents tell me to do something I should do it sooner rather than later 6. If I can do something without wasting time I should try to do that 7. I should make good use of my time 8. I should do my homework in advance, if possible, instead of right before it's due 9. I should study more for my tests, so that when I take them I am more confident that I'll get a good grade 10. I should not underestimate myself or hold myself back

(Mia) Chapter 11 Army on The March "If there is disturbance in the camp, the general's authority is weak ."

1. If students are out of control, the teacher doesn't have enough power over them. 2. If a classes grades as a whole are bad, the teacher did not teach to his highest ability. 3. I have to be a strong student council president, if I want my class to succeed as a whole. 4. If I get in a car crash, I may not have been in control. 5. If my siblings are acting up, then my parents aren't being strict enough. 6. If you're missing a folder, your organization for class is not effective. 7. If you don't have you're binder at home, you can't do the assigned homework. 8. If my cat scratches and bites, then she must have been tormented before. 9. If I don't know one chapter at all, I probably can't do well on the exam. 10. If I don't know why I'm sick, I can't get better.

(Nicholas) Chapter 1 26. Now the general who wins a battle makes many calculations in his temple ere the battle is fought... ...The general who loses a battle makes but few calculations beforehand.

1. If I study my Spanish vocabulary, I will excel on my quiz tomorrow. 2. Mr. Garnett and I will better execute our performance in the talent show, if we are well-rehearsed. 3. When selecting an essay topic for English, I should choose one that I am the most familiar with, thus giving me the best chance at success. 4. I should start working and saving money now, for when I will need it down the road. 5. When making a speech, write it out before hand rather than just winging it. 6. In a basketball, soccer, or football match, study the opponent's style of play in order to know how to counter it. 7. Perform hedonic calculous when deciding to do homework, or an activity for pleasure. 8. Train hard for the next triathalon. 9. In carrying out a fundraiser, set a goal for the money you need, and try to exceed it. 10. Do research and find out all you can about your options before selecting your college.

Jon 13. We are not fit to lead an army on the march unless we are familiar with the face of the country--its mountains and forests, its pitfalls and precipices, its marshes and swamps.

1. I must be aware of all my teacher's teaching styles and how to excell in that class 2. I must be completely focused when I am driving and know my surroundings 3. Completely understand how much something costs before purchasing. 4. Do total research on my college before I enroll 5. In sports, I need to understand my teammates and their abilities 6. In my friend group, I must understand everyone's manarism to get along 7. When leading a project, I must know everything that goes into it (time, effort, etc.) 8. Do research before starting any endevor 9. Think and put everything I know together before I act. 10. Research graduation requirements for the major I want before jumping into it.

(Jesse) 17. According as circumstances are favorable, one should modify one's plans.

1. I might have to go to a college that is not my number one choice 2. If I get extra homework I will not be able to do extra curricular eactivities that day 3. I will have to change my major if things don't work out the way that I planned 4.If I lead a project I will have to adapt to the people and surroundings and possible change my course of action 5. If I am playing in a basketball game I might have to play a different position than I am used to. 6. With my friends I might need to compromise and change my plans to do what the group wants to do. 7. When coaching my brother's basketball team, I might have to change the plan of attack based on what the other team presents. 8. If i planned to eat lunch off campus during free period but remembered that I have a test to study for, I will have to change my plans and study instead. 9.When participating in group as a member or as a leader, I will have to modify my plans to get it finished. 10. When studying for exams, I might have to modify my previous stuy plans because I might need to put in more study time for a certain subject.

Tom 5. The control of a large force is the same principle as the control of a few men: it is merely a question of dividing up their numbers.

1) I will have to learn how to use my team on the field more effectively since we dont have alot of people 2) If i'm in a group with only 2 people instead of 4 i'll have to work to divide the work up evenly 3) When studying for several tests at once i'll have to divide up the work to make get it done more quickly 4) I'll have to divide up my time with my friends in order to make sure my relationship is strong with all of them 5) When i work out i'll have to divide my time to make sure i get an even all body workout 6) When i get home from school i'll have to make sure to divide my time to be able to effectively have fun and relax while getting my studies done 7) When i am on a team and we're playing defense, i'll have to divide my teammates up in order to effectively keep the other team from scoring 8) Same situation but if we're a man down then we'll have to once again divide up but even more effectively to keep the other team from achieving victory 9) If i want something accomplished and only have several people to do it and not alot of time, then i'll have to do a good job of dividing the work and getting things done 10) When trying to teach people about myself i have to divide the time up in order to hope that they can fully understand me and i spend enough time on each quality

Jake Smith 1. "Whoever is first in the field and awaits the coming of the enemy, will be fresh for the fight; whoever is second in the field and has to hasten to battle, will arrive exhausted." Weak Points and Strong

1. I should wake up earlier in the morning instead of rushing to get ready. 2. I should read for English so I am ready for a quiz the day it comes and don't panic 3. Always leave early to go somewhere instead of speeding while being late. 4. When playing lacrosse or football, find an easier way to move on the field more efficiently to get from point A to point B faster than my oppenent 5. When in doubt, go with my gut 6. Try to follow someone who has a solution to a problem instead of wasting time to make one myself 7. When I plan on joining the Marines, I will already be able to complete the training with ease instead of learning it while I am at the recruiting base or OCS. (Failing to prepare is preparation for failure) 8. In the distant future, pay my bills ahead of time and don't get my utilities shut off 9. Next time my sister gets grumpy don't let her to fight me at all, its not worth it. 10. Sit down and read Art of War more.

Manuel Lugo 11. We may take it then that an army without its baggage- train is lost; without provisions it is lost; without bases of supply it is lost. 1.) I need to have my school untencils in order to be prepared for quizzes,tests, homework etc. 2.) I must be wearing the right kind of clothes when it is cold outside or my body will not be prepared for the cold weather. 3.) When playing a soccer game, I must make sure I am wearing my cleats and chin guards or I will not be prepared and not be able to play. 4.) When going to buy food or different things at a store, I must be prepared and I must have the right amount of money or I will be lost and unable to buy anything. 5.) When driving I must have my driver's license because if I do not and I get pulled over my a police officer, I will not be prepared. 6.) When going to play basketball, I have to make sure that I bring the actual basketball because if I do not, I will be lost and unable to play. 7.) When I go fishing, I need to bring the fishing poles and bait and the different utencils because if I did not, I would not be able to fish and I would be lost. 8.) When I go on a trip to somewhere new, I need to make sure that I bring a map. I will be lost if I do not bring it because I would not know where I am going. 9.) If I want to finish all of my homework, I have to make sure to bring it all home or I will be lost and unable to finish it. 10.) When going biking, I have to make sure that I bring my bike and water so I can be prepared.

Grant Senne Chapter 6 19. "Knowing the place and the time of the coming battle, we may concentrate from the greatest distances in order to fight."` 1. Making a calendar of my coming tests will allow me to manage my studying time from efficiently. 2. Knowing my events for the coming week will make it easier to make plans with my friends and work around their schedule. 3. If I learn the itinerary for our basketball games I can alot myself enough time to get food and possibly take a nap prior to the game. 4. When talking to my AP Biology tutor if I know my test dates I can schedule appropriate tutoring sessions. 5. When confronted with free time I should have a list of things I need to do at all times so I am ready and prepared to complete them. 6. By practicing hard and be ready to go in I will perform better in the basketball game when I am called upon. 7. Studying and reviewing my academic work will adequately prepare me when a teacher calls on me to answer a question in class. 8. Knowing the long weekends throughout the school year will allow me to schedule college trips accordingly. 9. Making plans for Spring Break and Summer Break will allow me to maximize my time and enjoy my break to the fullest. 10. Being aware of the future leaders we will be discussing in class will allow me to start formulating my thoughts on this famous leader.

(Parker) Chapter 7, Manuvering 21. Ponder and deliberate before you make a move.

10 ways I can use #21 in my life

1. i take my time to think and really plan my service project, itwill be better. 2. In Basketball against a zone defense it is best to ponder and deliberate before you make a move to avoid turnovers. but against man defense one must make decisions quickly. 3. During conversations with people, i should think about what i say and how it would effect the conversation before i say it. 4. while in AP US history class taking a quiz, itis best to ponder all answers and deliberate before you pick one. 5. Labs in AP biology can be challenging, so it is also best that you think things through before making a move, because the wrong one could screw things up. 6. While getting dressedit is better if you deliberate about what to wear because if you just pick random thingsyou will not look good. 7. personally it is better during lunch time if i ponder and deliberate when i pickout muy lunch because food makes me happy and the wrong decision could end up making me un happy. 8. checking the weather is anotherway to think about what i will wear to school in the morning. 9. Filling up my gas tank can e quiteexpensive sometimes, so i could try to ponder wether to put in more or less gasoline. 10. During track,highjump, itis best to deliberate how you will approach mat, because comingin with the wrong steps could make you lose.