Focus
what is focus?
the skill that helps you:
get started on a new project
pay attention to what you are doing
not get distracted
A person with a "fixed" mindset would think "i'm either good at something or I'm not" and would not try to get better.
if you can't stay awake, you should go to __________ earlier
bed
what are some examples of attention
keeping your eyes on the teacher when they teach a new skill
quickly being able to switch from one task to another
listening and thinking about the directions being given by a teacher
making eye contact (or looking in the direction of) a person who is talking
being able to stop, listen and focus in on the information being shared
what is "organization?"
organization is the skill of putting things where they need to go so you can find them later.
how would someone know that you are focusing on what they are talking about?
you are looking in the direction of the speaker
your body is turned towards them
your hands are in your lap and not working on something else
you are able to repeat what the person said
what is a "growth" mindset?
A person with a growth mindset might notice that they made a mistake or are not good at something, but they would make choices to try to get better.
if you are working slowly, you can take a __________
break
what is something you can do if you are feeling tired and can't keep your head up?
vary
why is organization important?
what does it mean to "tune in?"
taking the time to think about what is happening right now and how those actions might affect others
give me an example of something someone with a "fixed" mindset would say
"I can't do this."
"This is too hard."
"I don't know how to do this."
if you are daydreaming, you can practice being ____________
mindful
you're so hungry that you can't focus on your school work. What is something you can do to prevent that from happening.
make sure you have a snack (if you can, or ask the teacher) and have a big breakfast before school
what are some tips to help you stay organized?
create a checklist
stick to a routine
plan ahead
Tell me about a time it was hard to focus on school work. How did it feel? Were you able to get yourself back on track?
Answers will vary
give me an example of what a person with a "growth" mindset might say
"I can't do this...yet."
"This might be hard, but I can try it!"
if things are distracting us, you can clear your ____________
desk/area
you feel bored and keep thinking about video games. what can you do to pay attention?
think about an expected time you can think about video games and change your thinking to what your teacher is talking about
list some pros and cons of organization
vary
when you focus on the directions, you know what you need to do. This respects a teacher's time by not having to repeat directions.
when you focus on the directions, you are being safe by staying in your area and not getting in other people's space
jerome got a bad grade on a test. Tell what he would do if he had a fixed mindset and tell what he would do if he had a growth mindset.
answers might vary. focus in on the terminology between fixed and growth
if you are doing too many things at one time, you can focus on __________ at a time
one thing
the person next to you is humming so loudly that you can't concentrate. What can you do?
politely ask them to stop.
if they don't, ask a teacher for help.
tell how organization can help keep us responsible, safe and respectful
vary