1. Wednesday, October 15 th 2014 DO NOW On a blank sheet of notebook paper: Name & Date Divide the page horizontally into three sections labeled: Connect, Extend, and Challenge

3. TED Talk about “grit” from Angela Lee Duckworth, a seventh grade math teacher in New York. http://www.ted.com/talks/angela_lee_duck worth_the_key_to_success_grit http://www.ted.com/talks/angela_lee_duck worth_the_key_to_success_grit

4. Summary/Reflection What can be concluded about life at college from the teacher’s share-out, as well as the video and discussion? How can these conclusions be applied to your time at Lincoln High School and your goals for your time here?

5. Wednesday, October 15 th 2014 DO NOW On a blank sheet of notebook paper: Name & Date Divide the page horizontally into three sections labeled: Connect, Extend, and Challenge

7. Period 2 will view a TEDx Manhattan talk about growth mindset from Eduardo Briceno. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pN34FNbOK Xc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pN34FNbOK Xc

8. Summary/Reflection What can be concluded about life at college from the teacher’s share-out, as well as the video and discussion? How can these conclusions be applied to your time at Lincoln High School and your goals for your time here?

9. Wednesday, October 15 th 2014 DO NOW On a blank sheet of notebook paper: Name & Date Divide the page horizontally into three sections labeled: Connect, Extend, and Challenge

11. Period 3 will view a video featuring Stuart Scott, who receives the Jimmy V Perseverance Award and discusses his longstanding battle with cancer. This is a video that embraces the belief that we should live our lives to their fullest. Please note: this speech is exceptionally impassioned and moving. For many of our students, cancer is an end. For those with a history, this video could prompt emotions should be validated, but also balanced with the belief that not all stories like these end tragically. The point is to work with what you have and make the best of every moment. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YsYHqfk0X2A http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YsYHqfk0X2A

12. Summary/Reflection What can be concluded about life at college from the teacher’s share-out, as well as the video and discussion? How can these conclusions be applied to your time at Lincoln High School and your goals for your time here?