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Really one of the nicest guys! It was such a pleasure to meet him and to chat with Ronde! @ValsparChamp @Innisbrook #ValsparChampionship #Valspar #RondeBarber

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HBD Barbers. #RondeBarber #TikiBarber #Football #Brothers #Twins #NewYorkGiants #AtlantaFalcons #NFL

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By My Brother's Side by Tiki and Ronde Barber

By My Brother’s Side

Written by Tiki and Ronde Barber

Illustrated by Barry Root

Published in 2004 by Simon & Schuster

ISBN: B0069C2RVI

Grades: 2 - 5

  Tiki and Ronde Barber were attached at the hip, like most twins. They were also dare devlils, like most young boys. One day, Tiki and Ronde decided to ride their bikes up a steep and dangerous hill. Ronde was successful, but Tiki fell and hurt his knee so badly that the doctor thought that he’d never play sports again. Despite Tiki’s disappointment over not being able to play, both Tiki’s mom and brother encouraged him every day and reminded him that he was always able to do whatever he set his mind to. Eventually, Tiki was out of his leg brace and able to start being active once again. Tiki and Ronde work together in each of their football games, leading the team to win the championship. The boys make a pact that one day, if they work hard enough, they’ll make it to the NFL and play in the Super Bowl.

   Reflection: 

I believe that it’s important for children to see that professional athletes started as young children who had a passion for the sport they played, who worked hard and persevered through any obstacle thrown their way. Oftentimes, becoming like a professional athlete, actor, or musician seems incredibly far-fetched for children, but it’s important for them to know that the professionals started out like everyone else. Through hard work and determination, the Barber brothers overcome the obstacles that came their way. They didn’t give up and they made sure to set their goals high and to work to achieve them. It’s important that children set these kinds of goals, too, and work to achieve them. It’s also important that we, as teachers and parents, support our children in achieving their goals. If we don’t believe in them, who else will?

  Classroom Applications: 

Research: What other professional athletes had to overcome obstacles? What were those obstacles and how did they overcome them?

Connect: Have you ever had to overcome an obstacle? What was it? What did you do to persevere?

Be a Dialogue Detective: By My Brother’s Side is full of different types of dialogue. Study the different types of dialogue (continuation, no-said, simple) and find examples of these types in the book.

Writing Extension:Use the types of dialogue that you studied and found in the book in your own writing piece!

Follow this link for other ways to use this book in your classroom: http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/lesson-plan/homophone-pairs

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Super Bowl XXXVII Champion

Ended career on a streak of 215 consecutive starts (longest active)

5x Pro Bowl selection, 3x First Team All-Pro

14 non-offensive touchdowns

The only player in NFL history with over 40 interceptions (47) and over 25 sacks (28)

Philly was where Buccaneers seasons usually went to die. Unproven in the cold. McNabb picked off by Ronde. 92 yards to the house. Sealed the deal. Stunned Silence. On to the Super Bowl. I cried.