About Ms. L
Where is Ms. L originally from?
Minnesota
What literary term describes "SMART"?
Acronym
What does Maslow's Hierarchy suggest about humans?
We are motivated by specific needs.
An expression where the words used mean something different than the literal definitions.
Idiom.
What is the school's new learning management system?
Weight Lifting
Recall the words for each letter in the SMART.
Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-Based.
What type of psychology is Maslow a founder of?
Humanistic Psychology.
E.C. What does humanistic psychology mean?
E.C. What kind of psychology was popular before humanistic psychology? (Name it or describe it)
Define personification.
Giving a non-human thing human characteristics.
How many dogs does Ms. L currently have?
2
E.C. Name at least one of them.
What is Ms. L's partner's name?
Greg
Explain micro-habits and give an example.
Small (micro), daily, intentional steps that contribute to a larger goal/purpose. Example: putting on gym clothes to go to the gym.
Draw Maslow's Triangle and label each tier correctly.
Bottom to top: Physiological, Safety, Love/Belonging, Esteem, Self-Actualization.
What type of figurative language is used in this sentence: Ms. L thinks puppies are so cute, she could melt.
Hyperbole.
Name 3 ways to maximize your misery.
Stay still; screw with sleep; screen time; over-informed; VAPID goals; pursue happiness directly; follow your instincts.
E.C. for 4+
Recite Ms. L's one classroom rule
"In this space, no one has the right to interfere with the learning, safety, or well-being of others."
Describe the guiding questions to set a SMART goal.
Specific- Who what when where?
Measurable- How can you track your progress?
Achievable- How do you know it's realistic?
Relevant- How will achieving this goal contribute to my future success?
Time-Based- When will you know you achieved your goal?
Motivation decreases because we no longer need that thing anymore (ex: if we're hungry and we get food, we no longer strive for food-- motivation decreases).
Why is it important to use figurative language in writing?
It engages the reader; creates long-lasting impact; makes reading enjoyable; engages the senses to create a "mental movie"; etc.
How did Ms. L use her Nanny kid, George, as an example in the Maslow discussion?
self-centered ("not fair") vs. problem centered; characteristics of self-actualized people.
Set a SMART goal for school.
Specific- I will ace Ms. L's class
Measurable- I will keep track of my scores/grades throughout the semester.
Achievable- I can achieve it because I know what it takes to be successful.
Relevant- Acing English will contribute to my GPA and overall future.
Time-Based- I will know if I achieved it by the end of the semester.
Why does Maslow's Hierarchy matter?
It helps people to understand people's motivations in order to grow as humans. The more growing we do-- and the more people strive to reach their own potentials-- the better this world becomes.
Write three sentences about getting ready for school-- including at least 2 types of figurative language.
Ex: Ms. L woke up as sleep as a sleepy puppy (simile), but she was still excited to see her students today! She quickly brushed her teeth with her pink toothbrush and blue, gooey toothpaste (imagery). After stuffing herself with cereal (hyperbole), she left to go to school.
Write out a fake email to me demonstrating proper email etiquette including the subject line, intro, body, and closing.
Subject: Wishing you a Happy Friday.
Intro: Hello Ms. L, my favorite teacher.
Body: I am writing to wish you a happy Friday and a wonderful weekend. I am so grateful to have you as my teacher.
Closing: You're the best! Love, Ms. L.