Growth Mindset and S.M.A.R.T Goal setting to Thrive

Hello 9s,

Today we reviewed the concepts housed in the Dweck video (see previous post). We are thinking about how best to learn, to grow and to thrive.

After discussion, a reflective walk and write, we began to explore how  to put these ideas into action in our own lives.

We watched how to set SMART goals.

You are assigned  to create a SMART goal  for your own ability to thrive: The handout you received. due at  the start of next class.


Thanks,
Ms.S

Thriving and the power of Mindset!

Hi 9s,

Thanks very much for the energy you have brought to the last 2 classes; you have shared some excellent understandings about what it means to thrive and to promote thriving.

At the end of class today we took what you had said about curiosity, risk, failure, integrity, self-care, and growth and turned to some research on the matter.

Please review the video and come ready to respond to the  following questions:
Mindset by Carol Dweck

1.  What is fixed mindset?

2. What is growth mindset?

3. List 3 ways you can change your brain and explain.

4. Answer, "So what? How can I use this in my OWN life?"

Come ready to discuss and to write about it.

Ms.S

Human Library reflection homework Due Thursday April 25

 Please respond briefly and honestly to the following questions and make any recommendations you may have:

Thanks!

Ms. S

Reflection:

How did the Human Library go?

What worked?

What didn’t work?

Were you able to listen well and record their ideas and thoughts?

Do you have any strong quotes/recollections? (Circle) Yes No

Record them here:

Can you paraphrase something they said that stood out for you?

Thriving & the Grade 9 Experience Day!

Hello 9s,

April 15/19

English 9 Interview questions assignment

in preparation for the grade 9 experience day and follow up assignment

“This day is conference-style; Grade 9 students will experience a variety of workshops that will focus on the personal and social competency of the curriculum, develop their understanding of our school code of conduct and our school goal of “learning to thrive”. 

During the Experience day on April 17^th, you will meet, listen to and ask questions of, a series of people with an eye toward understanding more about their professions, their life paths, and what has helped them to thrive.  Being prepared with excellent questions is a great way to ensure you get the most out of that day and indeed, out of any interview you might have in the future.

Today:

·      We will explore what sorts of questions one might ask in order to create the worksheet you will fill in throughout your Experience Day so that you may complete the reflection exercise that you will be doing in English following the experience day.

·      Because your overarching aim of the day is to explore with attention to what makes people thrive, it is important to have a clear idea of what it means ‘To Thrive.” 

. We discussed what we think it means to thrive. Consider how you might expand or alter that idea as a result of your experiences on the Experience day.

·     We brain stormed some questions you might ask in  order to optimize the experience day. 

. We noted that asking good questions (open ended questions) will augment the responses. In order to help with this we reviewed the following links:

• questions-to-ask-in-an-informational-interview
• Bloom's Taxonomy of questions. Focus on the later ones

For Homework: create a list of 5 questions you’d like to ask during the Experience day

o    

§   write the answers and bring back to class for use in our reflection assignment.

§  You may fill in the question sheet (provided) based on a single interview or base it on several of your ‘living book’ interviews.

§  Please also feel free to add additional questions as you deem fit.

§  I will type up place our questions on the class blog.

§   It is your job to gather this information and arrive at class on April 23^rd with your answers in writing. This is a homework mark.

·      Finally, on matters of courtesy:

o   Please note that it is not polite to directly ask people what they earn. You can ask instead, things like, “Is it easy to make a living doing your job? Are you able to afford to save, holiday, buy a home? If you are wondering about finances. There are statistics pages that will tell you what the wage range is for various jobs it is not necessary ask this.

o   Stay off your phone and be engaged, focused, and polite. No side talking please.

o   Do ask questions, do write down your observations, do speak English and do say thank you when  you leave. : )

o   ENJOY THE DAY YOU LUCKY DUCKS!

Speak Panel Discussion info.

Hello  9s,

Ms.L has asked  me to share the following with  you. Ms.  S:

EN 9 Character Panel Discussion Activity

Question and answer focus:

-Empathy

-The ability to understand and share the feelings of another.

Time allotment:

·     20 minutes for prepared Q&A:

-Audience groups ask questions

-Character groups answer

·     5 minutes for open floor discussion:

-Characters can ask another character on the panel a question

Types of questions:

Knowledge:

-What is…?

-Where is …?

-When did … happen?

-Which one…?

-Why did …?

-Can you recall…?

-Who was…?

Comprehension:

What can you say about ...?

What is meant by...?

What would result if...?

What other way would you plan to...?

Analysis:

Why do you think . . . ?

What motive is there . . . ?

What is the relationship between . . . ?

Synthesis

What changes would you make to solve...?

How would you improve...?

What would happen if...?

Evaluation

What is your opinion of...?

Do you agree with the actions/outcome...?

What judgment would you make about...?

EN 9 Character Panel Discussion Rubric

BLOCK A

Panel Discussion Group 1

Character group 1

Names	1 Approaching standards	2 Meeting standards Able to: -Give well-rounded and imaginative responses to questions -Make accurate references to the story -Speak and act as the character -Reveal thoughts and feelings of the character -Show empathy for other characters	3 Exceeding standards
Josh (Melinda)
Rebeca (David)
Guy (Heather)
Angel (Rachel)
Minwoo (Andy)

Audience group 1

Names	1 Approaching standards	2 Meeting standards Able to: -Ask a clear and precise question -Ask a question that prompts the characters to reveal their thoughts	3 Exceeding standards
Rosemary
Neuval
Floria
Rohan
Baurmaun
Kayla
Emma
Dasha
Emi

Panel Discussion Group 2

Character group 2

Names	1 Approaching standards	2 Meeting standards Able to: -Give well-rounded and imaginative responses to questions -Make accurate references to the story -Speak and act as the character -Reveal thoughts and feelings of the character -Show empathy for other characters	3 Exceeding standards
Kayla (Mr. Freeman)
Mahbanoo (Mr. Neck)
Emma (Hairwoman)
Dasha (Melinda’s mom)
Emi (Melinda’s dad)

Audience group 2

Names	1 Approaching standards	2 Meeting standards Able to: -Ask a clear and precise question -Ask a question that prompts the characters to reveal their thoughts	3 Exceeding standards
Katherine
Lily
Tagg
Zed
Daniel
Matteo
Connar
Josh
Rebeca
Guy
Angel
Minwoo

EN 9 Character Panel Discussion Rubric

BLOCK B

Panel Discussion Group 1

Character group 1

Names	1 Approaching standards	2 Meeting standards Able to: -Give well-rounded and imaginative responses to questions -Make accurate references to the story -Speak and act as the character -Reveal thoughts and feelings of the character -Show empathy for other characters	3 Exceeding standards
Victoria (Melinda)
Lucas (David)
Sherry (Heather)
Jeremy (Rachel)
Claire (Andy)

Audience group 1

Names	1 Approaching standards	2 Meeting standards Able to: -Ask a clear and precise question -Ask a question that prompts the characters to reveal their thoughts	3 Exceeding standards
Nan
Jinny
Rose
Carol
Selen
Carson
Jay
Vicky
Michael Zhu
Jack
Thomas
Asad
Michael Zhang
David L

Panel Discussion Group 2

Character group 2

Names	1 Approaching standards	2 Meeting standards Able to: -Give well-rounded and imaginative responses to questions -Make accurate references to the story -Speak and act as the character -Reveal thoughts and feelings of the character -Show empathy for other characters	3 Exceeding standards
Jack (Mr. Freeman)
Thomas (Mr. Neck)
Asad (Hairwoman)
Michael Zhang (Melinda’s mom)
David L (Melinda’s dad)

Audience group 2

Names	1 Approaching standards	2 Meeting standards Able to: -Ask a clear and precise question -Ask a question that prompts the characters to reveal their thoughts	3 Exceeding standards
Seilan
Ethan
David X
Alan
Jun
Jacob
Victoria
Lucas
Sherry
Jeremy
Claire