Growth Mindset
When someone has a fixed mindset,
They are afraid to try new things.
They believe their intelligence can't change.
They don't believe in themselves
Fix this sentence: I can't do this puzzle!
I can't do this puzzle YET!
Turn this into an I statement: You are making me so mad!
I feel mad because you said you didn't like my game.
(various answers starting with "I feel")
Name one way to start a new conversation
Saying hello
Asking a question to the other person
Making a statement that is meaningful to the other person
(various answers)
Ms Lynham's favorite food is..
What is Tacos?
When someone has a growth mindset they
Believe they can learn from mistakes
Are not afraid to try new things
Believe that their can grow over time
(various answers)
Fix this sentence: I'll never be any good at riding a skateboard!
I am not good at riding a skateboard YET, but I will keep practicing!
(various answers that are positively stated and include the word yet)
Turn this into an I Statement: You didn't give me a turn!
I want a turn and didn't get one yet.
(various answers)
Name one thing you can do to maintain a conversation
Ask an on-topic question
Make an on-topic comment
June 7th is....
The last day of school!
Scenario: There is a spelling test in English on Wednesday. You are nervous about the test because you don't feel like you are ready. Give an example of how someone with a growth mindset would handle their nerves and get ready for the test.
Answers will vary.
Study a little bit more so you will feel ready.
Take a practice test you so you can see how you do and practice the words you miss.
Scenario: You aren't good at drawing. You wish you were! Make a Power of Yet statement about this problem.
Answers will vary, but must include the word yet.
I am not good at drawing YET, but with practice, I will be!
Turn this into an I statement:
The person behind you is being loud while you are trying to listen. You turn to this and say "Shut up! You are so loud! Ugh!"
Answers will vary, but will start with an "I" and will be positively stated.
I am trying to hear. Can you please be quiet?
Name one way you can end a conversation in an expected way.
Answers will vary
Excuse yourself, explain you have to go, and say you will talk again soon.
Thank the person for their time and say you will talk again soon.
Name the video game series that has two brothers who are plumbers
Mario Brothers
Turn this into a growth mindset statement: I suck at math!
Answers will vary.
I'm frustrated by this math assignment, so I'll ask my friend to help me.
Scenario: Your friend loves soccer, but says they won't try out for the soccer team because they "suck" at it. Give an example of something you would say to your friend to encourage them.
Answers will vary
You love soccer! You could get better if you join the team!
You are good at soccer! I see how you play!
You may not be good YET, but you won't get better if you don't practice. Joining the team will help you get better!
Scenario: Rodrick kicks Greg in the shin every time he walks passed him in the hall. Greg hates it and wishes he would stop. Give an example of an I statement Greg can say to Rodrick to get him to stop.
Answers will vary, but will start with "I___"
I don't like it when you kick me. It hurts!
I wish you would stop kicking me and leave me alone.
Help Ferb answer the question
Phineas: Hey Ferb, what are we going to do today?
Ferb: <silence>
Answers will vary.
Name a Disney XD animated show that has two step-brothers who make wacky inventions in the backyard
Phineas and Ferb
Define "Sloppy John" mistakes
Sloppy John mistakes happen when you already know something but still make a mistake because you’re tired, distracted, not focusing, or just in a rush.
Explain The Power of Yet to someone who has never heard of it.
Answers will vary
Scenario: You have a failing grade in Science because of missing work. You turned in the work on Friday, but the grades still aren't in Schoology on Tuesday. Make an "I statement" that can say to your teacher.
Answers will vary, but must start with "I.."
I turned in those assignments on Friday. Have you graded them yet? I noticed my grade was still low, so that's why I am asking.
Ms Lynham: Hi Ms Mohrhauser. Guess what!? I am going to New York this summer!
Ms. Mohrhauser:
Answers will vary.
You could ask a question about Ms Lynham's trip.
You could make a comment about New York.
This is the *regional* park that 6th and 8th grade went to for their field trips this year.
What is Minnehaha Falls?