New Year's Traditions Video
What day of the year do most people celebrate New Year's Day?
January 1st
What is the name of the teenage entrepreneur?
Isaiah
What does the C stand for in CER?
Claim
What is a goal?
Something that you are trying to achieve.
What is the title of the Newsela article we read together?
New year, new goals, and how to keep them
Where in the U.S. does the huge lit ball drop at midnight on NYE?
New York
What is his business?
He bakes cupcakes
What does the E stand for in CER?
Evidence
What is determination?
Being firm and not giving up.
According to the article, how many key steps do you need to set goals?
3 key steps
What is the name of the tradition where people jump into the cold ocean on New Year's Day?
The Polar Bear Plunge
Where did Isaiah take his family?
Disney World
What does the R stand for in CER?
Reasoning
What is a resolution?
A firm decision to do or not to do something.
In step 2, what does the article recommend that you do after you set your overall goal?
Break it down into smaller, manageable goals.
What is one thing Egypt does on NYE?
Shine lights on the pyramids.
What is Isaiah's new goal?
To save up for a blue pickup truck
What is one phrase you can use introduce your evidence when writing a CER?
For example,...
According to the text,...
In the article...
The article states...
What is transformation?
A big change in something or someone.
When you first get started with your goal, what does the article recommend you should do in order to keep you motivated and on track?
Find a partner with a similar goal, a club, or shared interest group.
What country smashes plates on their neighbor's doorstep on NYE?
Denmark
What is Isaiah's cupcake company's name?
Isaiah's Tasty Treats
What is one phrase you can use to introduce your reasoning when writing a CER?
This is important because...
This evidence shows...
This proves that...
This shows that...
What is a tradition?
Something you do in a special way at a certain time.
What do you need when making an action plan for your new goal?
Research resources, set dates, and make a schedule in advance to make sure you have a regular time dedicated to your goals.