“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
Habits of Mind: Thinking About Thinking + Thinking Flexibly

Our objective for today: 1. describe the importance of metacognition and thinking
flexibly
2.identify examples of thinking flexibly
Do Now:
Fill out the chart below. Be sure to write at least two habits for each.

Good Habits Neutral Habits Bad Habits

As we share, jot down habits other classmates possess.

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THINKING ABOUT THINKING [metacognition]

__________________ and _________________ on our Commented [1]: thinking

actions, we can decide how _________________ Commented [2]: reflecting
approaches to problems produce different results. Commented [3]: different

Ways to Develop/Practice Metacognition:

● _________________ yourself questions Commented [4]: asking
● _________________ rehearsing Commented [5]: mentally
● Checking and ____________________ actions Commented [6]: adjusting
● Reflecting and evaluating Commented [7]: Students will turn to their reflective
journal worksheet and silently complete it.

This will be used for the second activity

THINKING FLEXIBLY

Consider ________________ points of view when approaching Commented [8]: different

problems and situations

Thinking Flexibly requires:

● ____________________ our perspective and seeing things Commented [9]: Altering
from another’s point of view
● Seeing the __________ picture and details Commented [10]: big
● Starting at the end point and working backward

Flexible thinkers:
● Change their minds as they get new information
● Use different ways to solve _______________ Commented [11]: problems
● Move between looking at the big picture and paying
attention to details
● Think from alternate points of view at the same time
● Work within rules and guidelines and predict the
results of flouting them

CFU:
❏ How does a flexible thinker act?
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❏ How does this person meet challenges?

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Directions: In the box below, describe the image you see.

I see _____________________________________________
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Partner Work
1. What did your partner see?
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2. Do you agree with them. Circle YES or NO.

3. What does this teach us about the importance of thinking flexibly?

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Decision Making Steps:

1. What are the ______________ Commented [12]: options
2. Are the options realistic?
3. Do I need help?
4. Do I have the information I need to make a __________________ decision? Commented [13]: good
5. What are the ____________________ of each option? Commented [14]: benefits

S. O.D.A.S:
When confronted with a situation or problem, SODAS can help you in the decision-making process

S: Situation

O: Options

D: Disadvantages

A: Advantages

S: Solution
Name _____________________________________________ Date: August ________, 2019
Cohort: Hampton / Mizzou/ Ole Miss / Vanderbilt Teacher: Ms. Fulgiam / Ms. Mills

Exit Ticket
Directions: Read the following questions below, then answer in complete sentences.

1. In your own words, define thinking about thinking (metacognition).

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2. Which strategies can help you think about your thinking? Name at least
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3. When you are thinking flexibly, you consider

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4. What does S.O.D.A.S stand for?

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○ O = __________________________________________
○ D = __________________________________________
○ A = __________________________________________
○ S = __________________________________________

5. Why is it important to use S.O.D.A.S. when confronted with a situation or

problem? How does thinking flexibly relate to this?
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Score: _________ / 12