POL Freewrite 1
1. What are my strengths as a student?
2. What areas do I want to improve in?
Review The Habits of Heart and Mind
AHS Habits of Mind
1. Perspective
2. Advocacy
3. Perseverance
4. Evidence
5. Refinement
Discussion: How do the Habits of Heart and Mind manifest in our school work and daily lives at AHS?
The Seven Survival Skills for the 21st Century
1. Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
2. Collaboration
3. Adaptability
4. Initiative
5. Effective Communication
6. Independent Research and Learning
7. Curiosity and Imagination
GROUP WORK
For each of the 21st century skills:
a) Define the term
b) Brainstorm 2-3 concrete examples of how that skill can manifest in school. (specific actions/behaviors)
Example (from the HABITS)
a) ADVOCACY: speaking up for yourself and your needs, for others, for your community, for your planet
b) i. going to office hours to get extra help with Math
ii. communicating with your teachers about your difficulties
iii. speaking up when you see people being mean to others
Share 21st century skills examples on the board
WORK TIME
Brainstorm the "Strength" and "Goal" portion of the POL.
- Which habits and skills are you strongest in? Which do you need to improve upon most?
- What evidence could you provide of your strengths and goals?
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Work on your story. If you choose to work on your story during class, you should do the brainstorm as HOMEWORK.
