Size of the problem
Give an example of a size 1 problem and an expected reaction.
Something super small like dropping your pencil or noticing your shoe laces are untied. Expected reaction: fix the problem and move on.
Why is it important to think of more than one possible solution?
Sometimes your first solution is not the best. It is also helpful if your first solution doesn't work.
In the "Get ready, do, done" strategy, which one comes first?
Done
When you're taking a test, how do you know how you're doing?
If you know the most of the answers, you're doing well. If you don't know most of the answers, you're probably not doing well. If you know some of the answers, you may be doing OK.
How do we normally organize an essay?
In paragraphs
Give an example of a size 2 problem and an expected reaction.
Something you can solve yourself with some effort - forgetting to turn in an assignment, misplacing your phone. Expected reaction: feeling a little annoyed, but not showing much emotion.
How many solutions should you try to think of?
The second step of the Get Ready, Do, Done strategy is:
Do.
When completing an assignment, how do you know if you're doing it correctly?
After you get started, check the directions and make sure you're following them. For longer assignments, discuss what your friends are doing and compare what you're doing.
How would you organize your room?
Your answer is probably right.
Give an example of a size 3 problem and an expected reaction.
Something that may require help from someone else - failing a test, not having a ride home. Expected reaction: feeling a little upset and possibly showing some emotion.
After you come up with possible solutions, you should think of the positive and negative ______________.
consequences
The Get ready, Do, Done strategy is based on the idea that you want to plan backward and then _______________________.
execute forward.
On a timed test, how would you know if you're going to finish on time?
Throughout the test, compare how much time you have left with how much of the test is left.
Organization is all about categories. What does that mean?
When we organize, we put things that are alike together. The most common way we decide things are alike is if they are in the same category.
Give an example of a size 4 problem and an expected reaction.
Something that requires help from someone else - a flat tire, failing a class, losing your phone. Expected reaction: feeling upset and showing some emotion.
What else should you consider when defining the problem?
Whose problem it is and how big it is.
Why is it important to plan before you start to do something?
It saves you time and makes it easier when you're doing it.
When socializing with friends, how do you know if you're doing what's expected?
From the friends' responses. If you're doing what's expected, they won't have strong reactions. If you're doing unexpected things, they may have stronger positive or negative reactions.
How can organization help you with vocabulary?
You can remember words that are similar by associating them. Often they have the same root word.
Give an example of a size 5 problem and an expected reaction.
Something that requires help from professionals - a car accident, death of a family member. Expected reaction: feel very upset and show some emotion.
After you have solved the problem, you'll want to evaluate and justify your solution. What does "justify" mean?
Give a reason why you chose that solution.
Why might you need a calendar when you're planning with Get ready, do, done?
To plan the times that you will do things.
How do you know if you're being a good friend?
This one is tricky. People may tell you, or they may trust you with personal information. They also may want to be around you.
How is organizing related to planning?
You often have to organize things while planning.