Lesson Plan

Growth Mindset with 'Yet' Plan

Help the 8th-grade student understand the power of 'yet' to transform a fixed mindset into a growth mindset and build resilience through reflective activities.

This lesson builds self-esteem, encourages persistence in challenges, and demonstrates that learning is a process that always has potential for improvement.

Audience

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Materials

Prep

Teacher Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Discussion

10 minutes

Step 2

Mindset Shift Exercise

15 minutes

Step 3

Reflection and Wrap-up

10 minutes

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Slide Deck

Welcome to The Power of 'Yet'

Introduce the lesson by explaining the concept of a growth mindset. Emphasize that adding 'yet' is a powerful tool for overcoming challenges and building resilience.

From Fixed to Growth

Discuss what a fixed mindset looks like compared to a growth mindset using concrete examples. Use reflective questions to engage the student.

Reflection Time

Encourage the student to reflect on personal experiences where they felt challenged. Ask guided questions to help them discover potential growth opportunities.

Mindset Shift Exercise

Introduce the exercise portion. Instruct the student to write down one or two fixed mindset statements and then transform them by inserting 'yet'.

Recap & Next Steps

Wrap-up: Summarize the key points of the lesson reinforcing that challenges are opportunities for growth. Set a tone of encouragement and motivate the student.

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Activity

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The Power of 'Yet'

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Paul Tentindo

Tier 3
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