(How were the trips? Did you read? Are you ready for the push to graduation?)
2) The Character Project. Huh? Grade 8's and 12's together. What the?
- The Article that sparked a conversation: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/09/18/magazine/what-if-the-secret-to-success-is-failure.html?pagewanted=all
- What if school isn't supposed to be this way? p.78 "Flourish," by Martin Seligman.
"First, a quiz.
Question one: in one or two words, what do you most want for your children?
If you are like thousands of parents I've polled, you responded, "Happiness," "confidence," "contentment," "fulfillment," "balance," "good stuff," kindness," "health," "satisfaction," "love," "being civilized," "meaning," and the like. In short, well-being is your topmost priority for your children.
Question two: in one or two words, what do schools teach? .....
Notice that there is almost no overlap between the two lists.
The schooling of children has, for more than a century, paved the boulevard towards adult work.... I want you to imagine that schools could. without compromising either, teach both the skills of well-being and the skills of achievement..."
Notice that there is almost no overlap between the two lists.
The schooling of children has, for more than a century, paved the boulevard towards adult work.... I want you to imagine that schools could. without compromising either, teach both the skills of well-being and the skills of achievement..."
Sporadically over the next week (or so), you are going to be working with Ms. Mather's Grade 8 Humanities class to answer a really big question:
Given that the world is a complicated, and often times, difficult place, what traits do we need to possess in order to have a strong character, one that will find happiness, love, and success?
3) Critical Questions to get you thinking again:
- When are the times that we learn the most about ourselves?
- Do you know yourself?
- How do you know?
TO DO:
4) Starting Survey - Got Grit?
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| True Grit is about stick-to-it-iveness. It’s about tough-going. It’s about a goal. And, less obviously, it’s about fighting through and alongside in our relationships. Character matters in this movie. |
5) Attendance - 10 marks per day! I'll deduct marks for being late.
6) What's your Sentence - you need this as an introduction for the first day...
http://vimeo.com/18347489
Make a sentence - type up and print.
7) Visit from Ms. Kotapski - your responsibilities as a mentor/leader to the grade 8's.
Do you remember Grade 8? Do you remember what a grade 12 looked like to you?
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