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by Robert Horn
Searching
for Bobby Fischer Movie Review
This site offers a review
of Searching for Bobby Fischer, a 1993 movie based
on the true story of a chess prodigy. The film critic
notes that for the boy in the film, ". . . chess
becomes a burden and he stops enjoying it." What
similar observation does Robert Horn make about
Robert Donnelly? Note your answer in the Web Links Activity Log.
Prodigious
Gifts
Children with exceptional talents face unique
challenges. At this site, you will find an article
discussing the unusual lives of child prodigies.
Although the article focuses on musical prodigies,
the hurdles faced by chess prodigies are similar.
Write an opinion paper stating your views on the
balance between nurturing a child’s talent and
encouraging a child’s other interests and activities.
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