February 5, 2009

Who said Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time?

C.S. LewisEleanor RooseveltThomas JeffersonWalt DisneyThomas EdisonSeptember 1, 2015

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Learning Objectives:Own your learningIdentify the differences in fixed and growth mindsetsSummarize short passagesView reading and writing in the context of They Say/I SayUnderstand the policies of the course as outlined in the syllabusName all of our classmatesIdentify your short-term and long-term goals

Take out your Brainology Reading Log

Own Your LearningTurn your paper over to the blank side and number 1-6. Put a Y for yes or a N for no next to each number in response to that question.Did you do your best?Did you include everything that was required?Did you see, listen to, accept, and use peer/teacher/PASS leader feedback?Is there anything I can improve?Is there a way for me to go above and beyond?Am I satisfied that this is the best I can do?

Present!Write your name on the back with the permanent marker!

Brainology Reading Quiz

Speed Dating with BrainologyWith a partner, you are going to find the section of Brainology that discusses a fixed mindset in terms of effortIn the box on the handout, write the page number and a summary of what the article saysDiscuss the concept with your partner for the remainder of your timeWhen I say switch, you will have a new partnerFind the section of Brainology that discusses a growth mindset in terms of effortContinue in this manner for all of the boxes

Break10 minutes

Introduction to They Say/I Say

Essay #1

Reading and Writing as a dinner partyDraw your dinner party for Essay #1

Carol Dweck and you need to be there. The rest of the guest list is up to you.

Go over reading logs

Real SimpleThe View from Here: Sara Blakely

GoalsFree writewrite without picking up your pen or pencil until I say stop. Do not worry about grammar, spelling, or sounding silly. Start with the prompt and go where your mind takes you.Prompt:What are your goals for the next ten years?What are your goals for this semester?What are your goals for this month?8:007:307:006:306:005:305:004:304:003:303:002:302:001:301:00:30:00

Learning Objectives:Own your learningIdentify the differences in fixed and growth mindsetsSummarize short passagesView reading and writing in the context of They Say/I SayName all of our classmatesIdentify your short-term and long-term goals

Most Important/Interesting/Exciting Thing You Learned TodayBrainology speed datingIntroduction to They Say/I SayEssay #1/Dinner Party for Essay #1Real Simple articleGoals

What would you like to learn more about in the future?BrainologyThey Say/I Say introductionEssay #1Goal setting/visualizing

HomeworkDue Tuesday, September 1, at 11:55 p.m.Practice Turnitin assignment due tonight at 11:55 p.m.Post your picture to Moodle due tonight at 11:55 p.m.Due Thursday, September 3 (in class):Read They Say/I Say Chapter 1 They SayDraw your picture for the terms assignmentDraw your goalsOn three separate sheets of paper, draw your goals for this month, this semester, and the next ten yearsLabel each sheet appropriatelyComplete the asking for help assignmentStudy for the names quizStudy for the syllabus quizDue Thursday, September 3, at 11:55 p.m.:Post to the weekly discussionDue Sunday, September 6, at 11:55 p.m.:Respond to at least two students in the weekly discussionWorking on:Get your iClicker and Drive (we will begin using Drive on Thursday, so if you have it, you will want to begin bringing it to class)Office hour assignment

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