“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.

” – Nelson Mandela

Name _____________________________________________ Date: August ________, 2019

Cohort: Hampton / Mizzou / Ole Miss / Vanderbilt Teacher: Ms. Fulgiam / Ms. Mills

Introduction to Habits of Mind

Our objective for today: SWBAT define Habits of Mind in their own words.

DO NOW

1. Name positive characteristics that describe you? (i.e: persistent)

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2. Which characteristic(s)can be strengthened? (i.e: close minded)

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Welcome to Habits of Mind 101. We are going to embark on a journey to uncover habits
that will allow us to be successful in class and in life!

Habits of Mind are ______ attributes necessary
operate in society. Using your Habits of Mind
means knowing how to behave
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problem or when you do not know an immediate
answer.
Directions:As we go through today’s PowerPoint,
down synonyms or phrases for Habits of Mind you
learn today.
Thinking About Thinking (METACOGNITION)
to Commented [1]: 16; intelligently
attributes is a college bound word for characteristics
(give out paycheck dollars for student who can name
give a synonym
(What is behaving intelligently mean)
students should note that means you are considering
jot
the pros/cons/best strategies for every decision you
make
to sum up Habits of Mind we can use the word
disposition. Our disposition are our habits and the ways
in which we act.
Remaining Open to Continuous Learning Commented [2]: Habits of Mind Phrases:

Persisting: STICK TO IT
Manage Impulsivity: TAKE YOUR TIME
Listening w/: UNDERSTAND OTHERS
Think Flex: LOOK AT IT ANOTHER WAY
Meta: KNOW YOUR KNOWING
Strive for Accuracy: CHECK IT AGAIN
Thinking Flexibly Persisting Apply Past: USE WHAT YOU LEARN
Questioning: HOW DO YOU KNOW
Think w/ Clarity: BE CLEAR
Gather Data: USE NATURAL PATHWAY
Creating: TRY A DIFFERENT WAY
Awe: HAVE FUN FIGURING IT OUT
Risk: VENTURE OUT
Find Humor: LAUGH A LITTLE
Think Inter: WORK TOGETHER
Remain Open: LEARN FROM EXPERIENCES
Finding Humor Striving for Accuracy

Listening with Understanding and Empathy Gathering Data Through All Senses

Thinking and Communicating with Clarity and Precision Thinking Interdependently

Creating, Imaging and Innovating Responding with Wonderment and Awe

Applying Past Knowledge to New Situations Questioning and Posing Problems

Managing Impulsivity Taking Responsible Risks

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Directions: With a partner, write down:

❏ Habits of Mind you believe are most important in life.
❏ Habits of Mind that are a strength for you.
❏ Habits of Mind you would like to work on during the course of the year.

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EXIT TICKET:
Directions: Read each question below carefully, then select the BEST response.

1. Choose the best definition of habits of mind?

a. Activities and beliefs that are formed in us when we interact with the
world
b. Activities and beliefs that are formed in us when we interact with the
world
c. Activities and behaviors that are native to us at birth
d. None of the above

2. Sticking to the task at hand best describes which Habit of Mind?

a. Thinking about Thinking
b. Persisting
c. Thinking Independently
d. Managing Impulsivity

3. Which of the following is NOT a good habit of Mind.

a. Build good relationships with other students to enhance teamwork
b. Schedule time to think deeply about complex issues
c. Focus intently on academics at the exclusion of relationships Commented [3]: Intently: closely
d. Seek opportunities to communicate with people Exclusion: deny access; keep out

4. On the lines below, explain why the Habits of Mind are important.
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Score: ______/5