THE STARS BENEATH OUR FEET (Ch.1)
Who is the main character of the story?
Lolly
What does the “S” in SMART stand for?
Specific
Which is stronger: “I want better grades” or “I will submit 90% of my assignments this quarter”?
“I will submit 90% of my assignments this quarter.”
What is the first step in the assignment life cycle?
Locate the assignment
Replace “I can’t” with our learning phrase.
“I don’t understand it yet.”
What is the first step when recovering missing work?
Check the missing-work list or grade system
What neighborhood and major street does Lolly describe?
Harlem and 125th Street
What does the “M” in SMART stand for?
Measurable
What is usually missing from a wish?
An action plan, measurement, or timeline
What should you do before beginning an assignment?
Read the directions.
What should you do before deciding that you cannot complete something?
Make an honest attempt
What happens after an assignment has been missing for one week?
The student receives a reminder and another opportunity to submit it.
Name one detail used to describe Lolly’s neighborhood.
Stores, crowds, music, danger, or pressure
What does the “A” in SMART stand for?
Achievable
What should you identify after naming a negative mindset?
The controllable truth or real problem
What should you do after completing an assignment but before submitting it?
Check it.
Name one tool you can use when you are stuck.
Notes, examples, directions, or approved resources
What happens at the end of the second week?
A parent or guardian is notified.
Name one event that happens to Lolly in Chapter 1.
He is followed, enters the store, sees the boys again, gets home, meets someone, or experiences the stairwell scene.
What does the “R” in SMART stand for?
Relevant
Name one action that could help someone improve academically.
Practice, ask for help, check work, study, or complete assignments
What should you do when an assignment is returned with feedback?
Review the feedback and complete corrections when allowed
What kind of question should you ask when you need help?
A specific question explaining where you became confused
What should you do after submitting late work?
Notify Mr. Brown
In the chapter, what does “territory” mean?
An area claimed, controlled, or watched by a group or crew
What does the “T” in SMART stand for?
Time-Bound
Turn “I’m bad at math” into a growth-mindset statement.
“Math is challenging right now, but I can improve with practice.”
What is the final step of the assignment life cycle?
Monitor the grade
Is completing someone else’s work an appropriate way to help?
No. Support their thinking without doing their work.
Name two of our four priority organization systems.
Binder, subject folders, agenda, or missing-work list