Class

1. Who said “Our greatest weakness lies in
giving up. The most certain way to
succeed is always to try just one more
time”?
A. C.S. Lewis
B. Eleanor Roosevelt
C. Thomas Jefferson
D. Walt Disney
E. Thomas Edison

2.  Own your learning
 Identify the differences in fixed and growth
mindsets
 Summarize short passages
 View reading and writing in the context of They
Say/I Say
 Understand the policies of the course as
outlined in the syllabus
 Name all of our classmates
 Identify your short-term and long-term goals

4. Turn your paper over to the blank side and
number 1-6. Put a Y for yes or a N for no next to
each number in response to that question.
1. Did you do your best?
2. Did you include everything that was required?
3. Did you see, listen to, accept, and use
peer/teacher/PASS leader feedback?
4. Is there anything I can improve?
5. Is there a way for me to go above and beyond?
6. Am I satisfied that this is the best I can do?

5. Write your name on the back with the
permanent marker!

7.  With a partner, you are going to find the section of
“Brainology” that discusses a fixed mindset in
terms of effort
 In the box on the handout, write the page number
and a summary of what the article says
 Discuss the concept with your partner for the
remainder of your time
 When I say switch, you will have a new partner
 Find the section of “Brainology” that discusses a
growth mindset in terms of effort
 Continue in this manner for all of the boxes

8. 10 minutes

11. Draw your dinner party for Essay #1
Carol Dweck and you need to be there.
The rest of the guest list is up to you.

13. “The View from Here: Sara Blakely”

14. Free write—write without picking up your
pen or pencil until I say stop. Do not
worry about grammar, spelling, or
sounding silly. Start with the prompt and
go where your mind takes you.
Prompt:
 What are your goals for the next ten years?
 What are your goals for this semester?
 What are your goals for this month?
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15.  Own your learning
 Identify the differences in fixed and growth
mindsets
 Summarize short passages
 View reading and writing in the context of They
Say/I Say
 Name all of our classmates
 Identify your short-term and long-term goals

16. A. “Brainology” speed dating
B. Introduction to They Say/I Say
C. Essay #1/Dinner Party for Essay #1
D. Real Simple article
E. Goals

17. A. “Brainology”
B. They Say/I Say introduction
C. Essay #1
D. Goal setting/visualizing

18. Due Tuesday, September 1, at 11:55 p.m.
 Practice Turnitin assignment due tonight at 11:55 p.m.
 Post your picture to Moodle due tonight at 11:55 p.m.
Due Thursday, September 3 (in class):
 Read They Say/I Say Chapter 1 “They Say”
 Draw your picture for the terms assignment
 Draw your goals
 On three separate sheets of paper, draw your goals for this month, this
semester, and the next ten years
 Label each sheet appropriately
 Complete the asking for help assignment
 Study for the names quiz
 Study for the syllabus quiz
Due Thursday, September 3, at 11:55 p.m.:
 Post to the weekly discussion
Due Sunday, September 6, at 11:55 p.m.:
 Respond to at least two students in the weekly discussion
Working on:
 Get your iClicker and Drive (we will begin using Drive on Thursday, so if you have
it, you will want to begin bringing it to class)
 Office hour assignment

19.  Mayra
 Angel
 Gloria
 Javier
 Vincent
 Joshua

20.  Ariana
 Rene
 Jose
 Ke’Ana
 Yadira
 Aliesha
 Brittany
 Laura
 Francisco