https://padlet.com/lucasharris2/xf9e02ezr6jhgxbl Book Club en-us 2023-05-09 18:38:52 UTC 2025-11-09 01:25:38 UTC hello@padlet.com https://redeemedreader.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/boys-in-the-boat.jpg lucasharris2 https://padlet.com/lucasharris2/xf9e02ezr6jhgxbl/wish/2584298549 Joe Rantz lived from (March 31, 1914 – September 10, 2007) He was an American rower who competed in the Olympics. He had many struggles through life in his early years, culminating with his Olympic gold medal win from the seventh seat of the US men's eight at Berlin in 1936. This was important to Joe as he was on his own since 15 so most of his life was concentrated on rowing so Joe knew that he would be able to have a better life now that the world knows his achievements. Joe is an important person because he found a way to collect himself after his family left him during The Great Depression, and eventually go to college where he would advance in the world of athletics and academics. Joe turned himself into somebody from scraps and mental determination. 
Relates to my book: this relates to my book because it shows how he collected himself after the great depression of which we learned in the book so we can now make connections from the article to the book.]]> 2023-05-09 19:05:27 UTC https://padlet.com/lucasharris2/xf9e02ezr6jhgxbl/wish/2584298549 neilamuthan https://padlet.com/lucasharris2/xf9e02ezr6jhgxbl/wish/2584432437 Rowing is a tough sport and Olympic training is hard. Rowers are dedicated and have strict routines. They train two or three times a day to prepare for competition. Water practice is essential, but so is strength and conditioning using indoor rowing machines helps them. Leg strength is crucial for racing, so they prioritize squats and deadlifts in the gym. Rowing machine workouts are important for controllable training. Rowers require a high-calorie diet, consuming around 4,000 calories daily, including healthy options and sometimes with high-calorie foods. I think this article relates to my book because it shows what type of training they had to do. This helps me understand the struggle to be the best at the Olympics]]> 2023-05-09 21:47:38 UTC https://padlet.com/lucasharris2/xf9e02ezr6jhgxbl/wish/2584432437 lucasharris2 https://padlet.com/lucasharris2/xf9e02ezr6jhgxbl/wish/2584555931 Joe was mostly by himself as his mother died and his father wasn't very involved in his life, so he focused on rowing. he rowed for the University of Washington most of his life and he was an important part of his team as all his team was very strong together. Joe never lost a race in his time at Washington, so him and his teammates being so strong, he got the opportunity to go to Berlin in the 1936 Olympics. while he was in the Olympics his team faced Hitler as the German team, and they got their Olympic win. back in us, they were recognized as heroes as the boys who defeated Hitler, and they were secured in the Rowing Hall of Fame. 
Relates to my book: This connects to my book because it seconds the backstory in the book and we can see more specifically what happened in his early life. ]]> 2023-05-10 00:34:27 UTC https://padlet.com/lucasharris2/xf9e02ezr6jhgxbl/wish/2584555931 Anusha_Tripathi https://padlet.com/lucasharris2/xf9e02ezr6jhgxbl/wish/2584646550 Rowing is a very old sport including the simple concept of pushing a boat from one place to another and it involves using oars to paddle. Rowing has been used for travel for thousands of years. The Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, and Vikings all at least partially used rowing to move their ships. In the 1820s Cambridge and Oxford Universities started to take rowing seriously as a sport. In the text, it shows the history of rowing, how it works, the playing surface, and the equipment. It also shows how the game is played and the challenges the players face while playing.  Relates to my book: It connects to my book because it shows the history of the sport in the book.]]> 2023-05-10 01:37:14 UTC https://padlet.com/lucasharris2/xf9e02ezr6jhgxbl/wish/2584646550 https://padlet.com/lucasharris2/xf9e02ezr6jhgxbl/wish/2584684932 There are many types of rowboats, but, the main rowboat used in the book "The Boys In The Boat," is called the Coxed Eight. The Coxed Eight is a "Coxswain steers an eight-person rowing shell with four oars on each side." This article, talks about all the different types of rowboats used in sport rowing. The article talks about the types of crew boats, the types of rowing boats, rowboats for touring, rowboats for working, as well as the difference between flat water rowing and open water rowing, sculling versus sweep rowing, as well as helping readers find a boat that is best for them if they were to buy one! This is important and relates to my book because this helps readers to understand what boats the boys may be reading and learn about the different boats that are used for rowing. ]]> 2023-05-10 02:05:19 UTC https://padlet.com/lucasharris2/xf9e02ezr6jhgxbl/wish/2584684932 alinaji https://padlet.com/lucasharris2/xf9e02ezr6jhgxbl/wish/2584710433 Boats can be made in many ways but the most common boat is something that is not called a boat but a rowing shell. A rowing shell is a narrow and long boat that can have 1-8 people usually in it. According to Britannica, "The term rowing refers to the use of a single oar grasped in both hands, while sculling involves the use of two oars, one grasped in each hand." The structure of both the oars and the boat or rowing shell affects the way that the structure touches the water and how it flows to make the people in it move faster. Read this article to find out more about the boats and their structure, history, courses and equipment, and strokes and styles of training. This is important and relates to my book because in the book it talks about the history of the person who made the boats for the boys to row. This can give readers a background understanding of the boats and how boats are made. ]]> 2023-05-10 02:23:10 UTC https://padlet.com/lucasharris2/xf9e02ezr6jhgxbl/wish/2584710433 devinroberts1 https://padlet.com/lucasharris2/xf9e02ezr6jhgxbl/wish/2585635762 https://www.nbcolympics.com/news/rowing-101-olympic-history


in the article I learned about all the Olympic outcomes from 1900-2016, the article talks about the winners for example 1900 Olympics says "Prior to competing in the pair with coxswain event at the 1900 Games, Dutchmen Roelof Klein and Francois Brandt were unhappy with the weight of their coxswain and replaced him with a 73-pound boy they plucked from the streets of Paris. The boat wins the gold medal, but the boy disappears before any information about him is gathered. Olympic lore put the boy's age between 7 and 10 years; but Dutch historian Tony Bijkerk, who discovered the story and investigated it at length, estimated a range of 12 to 14."]]> 2023-05-10 14:45:39 UTC https://padlet.com/lucasharris2/xf9e02ezr6jhgxbl/wish/2585635762 alinaji https://padlet.com/lucasharris2/xf9e02ezr6jhgxbl/wish/2585963674 Boat construction is very important. The designs of the boat and how sharp the edges are, all affect the way it slices through the water. This article talks about the construction of a racing shell, the design, and the finish of the boat. In the design section of the article, it talks about their design for the racing shells, in the section about the construction talks about how their company, "Carl Douglas" makes the shell and "The shoulders." Finally, in the last section, "Finish," they talk about why the finish on the wood is important and how the swift boats that go through the water shine and sparkle. Read more to find out how boats are made and the process from simple wood, to a beautiful boat. This is important and relates to my book because it lets readers understand how the boats glide on the water and the importance of the structure of the boats. Understanding how the boats are made, and the different types of boats let readers understand the book more and develop more ideas about rowing because they have a background understanding of rowing boats. ]]> 2023-05-10 18:46:52 UTC https://padlet.com/lucasharris2/xf9e02ezr6jhgxbl/wish/2585963674 neilamuthan https://padlet.com/lucasharris2/xf9e02ezr6jhgxbl/wish/2585966050 Tradition: The Olympics are part of history and celebrate athleticism, sportsmanship, and competitive spirit. Amateur athletes: Many athletes who compete in the Olympics are not paid and simply want to be the best in the world. Rare sports: The Olympics showcase a variety of unique and entertaining events that are not commonly seen on TV. National unity: The Olympics bring people together from all over the country to support their country's athletes. Strengthening the global community: The Olympics unite people from all over the world and celebrate culture, diversity, and life. I think this relates to my book because it shows the reason why they joined the Olympics. This supports why they want to join the olimpics

]]> 2023-05-10 18:48:55 UTC https://padlet.com/lucasharris2/xf9e02ezr6jhgxbl/wish/2585966050 lucasharris2 https://padlet.com/lucasharris2/xf9e02ezr6jhgxbl/wish/2587618263 Summary:
In the article, "Undefeated UW rower Rantz earned gold" the author examines the UW rowing team and Joe Rantz and explains how Joe Rantz's sensational rowing career and his unwavering sportsmanship and respect for his teammates got them to where they are. It tells us about Joe's time as a rower and how he never lost a race as a Husky and rowed the number 7 seat in the Olympic boat. Rantz studied chemical engineering at UW and worked for 35 years for Boeing. After retirement, he went into business for himself making posts and shakes, and other products from cedar. His wife, Joyce, died in 2002. They had raised their family of five in Lake Forest Park. This is important because it shows that Joe's great career as a rower and his sportsmanship got him a great life.
Connects to my book:
This relates to my book because it gives facts about his lifetime and time as a rower and we can see why his teammates were so inclined and respectful to him. This connects the book because it shows facts about other ideas that have been thrown around in the book.]]> 2023-05-11 18:15:40 UTC https://padlet.com/lucasharris2/xf9e02ezr6jhgxbl/wish/2587618263 neilamuthan https://padlet.com/lucasharris2/xf9e02ezr6jhgxbl/wish/2587988501 Rowing is a high-intensity sport that requires both aerobic and anaerobic energy systems. It involves races lasting between 5.5 to 7 minutes over 2000m in different classes of boats with varying occupants, the presence of a coxswain steering, and whether the boat is sculled or rowed. Rowing competitions are divided into lightweight and heavyweight divisions. Nutrition plays a significant role in managing the demands of training and competition. Rowers require high-energy, carbohydrate-rich diets to meet body weight, development, and strength goals. Rowers also need to pay attention to hydration needs, particularly during long training sessions and competitions. A pre-event meal should provide sufficient fuel and hydration without leaving the athlete feeling uncomfortable. During the competition, athletes can consume carbohydrate-rich fluids and small snacks such as muesli bars or fruit to top up their energy levels. I think this article relates to my book because it shows another thing that they have to do to maintain a good diet/ nutrition. This helps me understand the struggles to become the best because they have to eat foods again and again otherwise they will break the diet!]]> 2023-05-12 01:40:40 UTC https://padlet.com/lucasharris2/xf9e02ezr6jhgxbl/wish/2587988501 Anusha_Tripathi https://padlet.com/lucasharris2/xf9e02ezr6jhgxbl/wish/2588856748 In the article the author exposes Joe Rantz girlfriend and explains how much of an effect she has to his life.  Joe Rantz's beloved girlfriend, and later his wife,  Joyce Simdars is a lovely, kind woman and, like Joe, highly intelligent and ambitious. Joyce comes from a devoutly Christian family, in which there seems to be little overt affection. Partly as a result, she's drawn to Joe's warm, loving personality. Joyce takes a series of difficult jobs to pay her way through the University of Washington; shortly after Joe wins a gold medal at the Olympics, she marries him, and they stay together for the rest of her life. She brought a bunch of courage and determination to Joe's life.  
Connection to book:  I think that this connects to my book because it helps me understand the background of Joe a little more because this shows more about why Joe reacts to things the way he does. ]]> 2023-05-12 15:20:17 UTC https://padlet.com/lucasharris2/xf9e02ezr6jhgxbl/wish/2588856748 alinaji https://padlet.com/lucasharris2/xf9e02ezr6jhgxbl/wish/2589064560 In this article, it talks about the story of the boys at the University of Washington. There are also profiles of all the boys who rowed the boat at the 1936 Olympics. This article shows the shell house the boys used, the coach and his story, as well as the radio coverage of the first Olympics they won. This article is important and relates to my book because it shows the stories of the University and can give readers background information about the University and where history was made for rowing as well as the Olympics. The book "The Boys in the Boat," talks about the journey of the group of boys who strive to row to the Olympics. This article can help readers understand the book more because it talks about where it all happened as well as provided radio coverage, videos, pictures, and articles about the University and the boys. ]]> 2023-05-12 18:36:01 UTC https://padlet.com/lucasharris2/xf9e02ezr6jhgxbl/wish/2589064560 neilamuthan https://padlet.com/lucasharris2/xf9e02ezr6jhgxbl/wish/2591672603 This article has introduced the genre of biography. It has described the historical development of the genre, and described the various forms of biography, including historical, literary, and legacy writing. It has also discussed the importance of the subject's life and death, and the importance of the subject's family in the development of a biography. I think this relates to my book because it is a biograpy. This helps me understand that some of it might not be true.]]> 2023-05-15 17:26:32 UTC https://padlet.com/lucasharris2/xf9e02ezr6jhgxbl/wish/2591672603 alinaji https://padlet.com/lucasharris2/xf9e02ezr6jhgxbl/wish/2591801653 In the article, "How the University of Washington Affects the State of Washington," the author shows the importance of the University of Washington and its effect on the State of Washington. The author talks about how the University helps the state and supplies more than 100,000 jobs and how one university can help a state grow. This article is important because it shows the importance that the University has and why it is important. This can help readers understand why the University of Washington is important and why it is such an important part of the book. Understanding why the university is important in modern times can help readers figure out why the University was important when Joe Rantz was rowing there. The university provided him with a safe, good campus and helped him learn lots of things. It also helped Joe develop his love of rowing and lifelong friends. The University is a big impact on the state and that will help readers understand why it had a big impact on Joe too. ]]> 2023-05-15 19:05:19 UTC https://padlet.com/lucasharris2/xf9e02ezr6jhgxbl/wish/2591801653 devinroberts1 https://padlet.com/lucasharris2/xf9e02ezr6jhgxbl/wish/2594093848 In olympic boat rowing, there are many hardships their olympians face to get to the point they are now, the boat rowing olympics talk a lot about winning and losing but nothing about any of those efforts, the olympians train hard to become the best they can, in the article it shows top ranks. in the article it states only about the places they got even though they put a lot of effort]]> 2023-05-17 03:41:43 UTC https://padlet.com/lucasharris2/xf9e02ezr6jhgxbl/wish/2594093848 neilamuthan https://padlet.com/lucasharris2/xf9e02ezr6jhgxbl/wish/2595451687 Many athletes who were preparing for the postponed 2020 Tokyo Olympics struggled with anxiety, uncertainty, and disrupted routines as a result of the pandemic. Sam Parsons, a runner for Germany, suffered a panic attack when he realized his Olympic dream was at risk after finishing tenth in the 5,000 metres at the Drake Relays in April. Other athletes have also spoken out about their mental health struggles, including Simone Manuel, a four-time medalist in swimming, and Sam Mikulak, a gymnast. The pandemic has affected athletes' access to training facilities, treatment, and their ability to compete, leading to a rise in injuries and fatigue.]]> 2023-05-18 01:03:43 UTC https://padlet.com/lucasharris2/xf9e02ezr6jhgxbl/wish/2595451687