1. two truths and a lie!
On a blank sheet of paper, number your lines 1-3.
Write two facts about yourself that are true, and one fact about yourself that is false. We will try to guess which one is the lie!

2. Let’s give it a go! Getting to know ms. wells
I’ve run a marathon (26.2 miles).
I lived in England for 6 months.
I tried out for the voice, yet Adam, Blake, Shakira, nor Gnarles turned their chair for me.

3. Taking our thoughts process to the highest positive level!
Growth mindset
Taking our thoughts process to the highest positive level!

4. All is swell with ms. wells
I love running throughout nature. In fact, that is when I'm most at peace. You may find me on the natchez trace trails on a given Saturday or Sunday.
I love karaoke. My john mayer or Beyoncé hits have been my most popular performances, or shall I say the best crowd pleasers.
I love traveling and exploring new places.
I love watching and cheering on my favorite sports teams: let’s go saints!
I love being with my loved ones, especially while we are having a “jam session” (grandpa on the drums, grammy on the piano, and yours truly hitting the vocals) or playing “the game of life.”
Last but not least: let’s go ole miss!

5. Having a growth mindset helps us grow as students and people by training our minds to think in the most positive manner.
write a more positive way of thinking for the following statements on your white board:

6. Instead of thinking…
I’m not good at this.

7. Try thinking…
What am I missing?

8. Instead of thinking…
I give up.

9. Try thinking…
I’ll use a different strategy.

10. Instead of thinking…
How does he get it? I’ll never be that good at text analysis.

11. Try thinking…
I’m going to pay close attention to our group discussions so I can learn from my peers.

12. Instead of thinking
I ruined that paper with so many mistakes.

13. Try thinking…
How can I learn from my mistakes on this paper, so that my next one will be amazing!

14. Instead of thinking…
Plan A DIDN’T WORK.

15. TRY THINKING…
GOOD THING THERE ARE 25 OTHER LETTERS IN THE ALPHABET!