Identifying Habits
TRUE OR FALSE: There are 9 habits for Leader In Me.
False: There are 8 habits
What does it mean to be reactive?
Acting quickly without thinking, like shaking soda that explodes when opened.
Give an example of a situation at school where someone might react reactively.
Yelling if someone cuts in line, arguing back at the teacher, etc.
Finish the phrase: You are in charge of _____.
You
What is Habit 1? (Hint: I'm in Charge of Me).
Be Proactive
What does it mean to be proactive?
Staying calm and choosing your response, like water that stays still when opened.
If you overhear a friend saying something unkind about you, give one reactive response and one proactive response.
Reactive = Yell at them or spread rumors. Proactive = Calmly share your feelings, forgive them, or give them a second chance.
This part of a story tells us where and when it takes place.
The Setting
What is Habit 2? (Hint: Set a Goal, What do you want your end result to be?)
Begin with the End in Mind
What does it mean to Prioritize?
Putting the most important things first.
You want to get better at math this year. What would be an example of using Habit 2 to reach that goal?
Making a plan—like practicing multiplication facts 10 minutes a day, or asking for help when needed.
If a pizza is cut into 8 equal slices and you eat 3, what fraction of the pizza is left?
5/8ths
0.625
In your own words, what does “Begin With the End in Mind” mean?
Having a plan or knowing where you want to go before you start.
What is a Win-Win Situation?
Win-Win solutions are the ultimate goal of leaders. It is a compromise/agreement between both parties.
Imagine two students:
Student A plays video games all night and is tired during class.
Student B stops early so they are ready for school.
Which student is showing Habit 2?
Student B—because they thought about the “end in mind” of being ready for school.
Plants use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to make their own food. What is this process called?
Photosynthesis
Put First Things First
What is a "No Deal" Attitude
Agree to disagree. If we can’t find a win-win solution, then let’s agree to disagree.
Why is it important to know what matters most to you?
So you can focus on the most important things instead of wasting time on less important things.
This famous document begins with the words “We the People” and explains how the U.S. government works.
The Constitution (Preamble)
What is Habit 4? (Hint: Find a way for everyone to get what they want.)
Think Win-Win
What does scarcity mean? (Hint: Not Abundant)
Not enough of something to meet everyone’s wants or needs.
You didn’t understand the math homework, but your teacher is about to start a new lesson. What’s one respectful way you could advocate for yourself?
raise your hand and politely asking the teacher to explain or meet with you after class.
When two texts talk about the same topic, what skill are you using when you look for similarities and differences between them?
Compare and Contrast
What is Habit 5? (Hint: Listen before you speak.)
Seek first to understand, then to be understood
What does it mean to actively listen?
Actively listening means you are really paying attention to the person speaking, not just hearing their words.
Looking at the speaker (eyes on them, not distracted).
Showing you’re listening (nodding, smiling, or giving small responses like “I see” or “Okay”).
Not interrupting while they talk.
Asking questions or repeating back what you heard to make sure you understood.
A classmate keeps talking over you during a group project. How can you use advocacy skills to handle the situation respectfully.
You could say “I’d like to share my idea too,” or ask the group to take turns so everyone’s voice is heard.
What is a preposition?
A preposition is a word that shows where or when something is happening in a sentence, like "in," "on," or "after". It acts like a bridge to connect a noun or pronoun to the rest of the sentence and helps us understand the relationship between different things.
What is Habit 6? (Hint: Work together to get things done.)
Synergize
What is synergy?
Synergy is using the best ideas from everyone and creating even better ideas.
You stayed up late playing video games and forgot to finish your homework and call a friend. Which part of “Sharpen the Saw” were you not taking care of, and how could you fix it?
Heart and Mind
This important document announced that the American colonies were free from Great Britain.
Declaration of Independence
What is Habit 7? (Hint: Balance is Best for your body, mind, heart, and soul.)
Sharpen the Saw
What does it mean to advocate?
To speak up, support, or take action for something that is important—either for yourself or for someone else.
Habit 7 reminds us to find balance in four areas: mind, body, heart, and spirit. Imagine you feel stressed and tired all the time. Name one activity you could do in each area to sharpen all four parts of yourself.
Reading for the mind
Exercise for the body
Connecting with friends for the heart
Practicing mindfulness/gratitude for the spirit.
What is the value of the digit 7 in the number 7,542?
7,000
What is Habit 8? (Hint: Self-advocacy)
Find Your Voice and Inspire Others to Find Theirs
What is the difference between teamwork and synergy?
Teamwork = People working together to reach a goal. Everyone contributes their part, but the result is usually just the sum of individual efforts.
Example: A group of students dividing up parts of a poster project and then putting it all together at the end.
Synergy = A level above teamwork where people’s strengths combine in a way that creates something better than anyone could have done alone. The result is greater than the sum of the parts.
Example: Instead of just dividing tasks, the group collaborates on the design, brainstorms creative ideas together, and ends up with a poster that’s more creative and polished than if they had worked separately.
Two classmates both want to be the leader of the same group project. One believes, “If you lead, I can’t succeed,” while the other believes, “We can both contribute and learn from this.”
Which mindset is each student showing and how could they find a Win-Win or No Deal solution that respects both voices?
What is the first student showing a scarcity mindset, and the second showing an abundance mindset? A Win-Win could be sharing leadership roles or dividing tasks fairly, and a No Deal could be agreeing to let the teacher choose while staying respectful.
What is the product of 93 tenths times 102?
930.00