Research says

The brain is a muscle. It grows as

you use it.
Neural connections form and deepen
most when mistakes are made on
difficult tasks.
Dr. Carol Dwecks Brain Mindset
theory

Growth Mindset

Pixars Up!: Grit and Growth Mindset

RESEARCH SAYS
Grit is perseverance and
passion for long term goals
A trait that is a better predictor
for success than IQ.
Source: Josh Linkner

Building Blocks for Grit

A clear goal
Determination despite
others doubts
Self-confidence about
figuring it out
Persistence despite fear
Patience for the small
stuff that obscures the
path
A recognition that
accepting help does not
equate to weakness
http://joshlinkner.com

Using Classic Rock to Teach Theme, Conflict and

Thesis Writing
(Literary Analysis)

Students must know:

Universal Theme
Conflict
Claim Statement/
Thesis:
Conflictperson vs.
person
Protagonist vs.
Antagonist
Dialogue

Thesis Statement Formula for

Literary Analysis
In (authors namefirst and last )s
Title of work, (universal theme) is
explored through (literary device.

Space Oddity: Thesis Writing

Space OddityDavid Bowie
Universal Theme:
Conflict:
Thesis/ claim
statement:

SPACE ODDITY: Dialogue

Practice
Dialogue/ Conversation: Turn the following into
dialogue/conversation!
This is Ground Control
to Major Tom
You've really made the grade
And the papers want to know whose shirts you wear
Now it's time to leave the capsule
if you dare
This is Major Tom to Ground Control
I'm stepping through the door
And I'm floating
in a most peculiar way
And the stars look very different today

Complex Text and Media

Shakespeare
and Translations:
Students
translated a key
scene into a
person or
character from
popular culture
(the media).
Blooms:
Analysis and
Synthesis

Complex text, Paired Text and The

Media
Gnomeo and
Juliet: The balcony
scene
Baz Luhrmanns
Romeo and Juliet:
The Balcony
Scene
Zeffrellis Romeo
and Juliet: The
Balcony Scene

Questions for Analysis:

What does Juliet sound like in this version?
How is Juliet framed?
How much space does she take up on
screen?
How much power is she given in this scene?
How much movement?

Staging a Complex Text

Which version did you
like better? Which one
would you reference in
your work? Why?
Questions for your
version:
What does Juliet sound
like in this version?
How is Juliet framed?
How much space does
she take up on screen?