1. Monday

2. What area of your life do you struggle the most with comparisons? Could be clothes, appearance, friends, talents, sports, grades, etc. Why do you think you struggle? Explain.

3. Today’s Agenda: Monday Nov 17, 2014 Assignments Due: I will learn to use the “think win- win” strategy to get along with other people. Objective: How can I develop personal awareness of my strengths and skills and utilize them to be an effective learner? Essential Question: 1.Warm-up 2.Read Habit 4: Think Win-win in pairs and complete the chapter review 1.WEDNESDAY, NOV 26 – next binder check – no binder check this week 2.DUE THURSDAY - Tutorial Forms due 3.FRIDAY – Guest speaker – meet in the Career Center in the front office

4.  Get into assigned pairs  Read through Habit 4: Think-Win- Win  Complete the Worksheet together  Turn it into the class basket when you are done

5. Tuesday

6. 1. Why is Win-Lose called The Totem Pole? 2. Why is Lose – Win called the Doormat? 3. Why is Lose – Lose called the Downward Spiral? 4. Why is Win – Win called the All You Can Eat Buffet?

7. Today’s Agenda: 1.Warm-up 2.Socratic Seminar introduction 3.Read and annotate article 4.Write 3 questions to prepare for Socratic Seminar on Thursday after tutorials Tuesday Nov 18, 2014 Assignments Due: Objective: Essential Question: How can I develop personal awareness of my strengths and skills and utilize them to be an effective learner. I will learn to use the “think win- win” strategy to get along with other people. 1.DUE THURSDAY - Tutorial Forms 2.DUE THURSDAY – 3 questions for the Socratic seminar 3.FRIDAY – Guest speaker – meet in the Career Center in the front office 4.WEDNESDAY, NOV 26 – next binder check – no binder check this week

8. Socratic Seminar

9. What Does This Mean? “The unexamined life is not worth living.” ~Socrates

10. Socratic Method https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QnQ_WDtBhvI

11. What is a Socratic Seminar? dialogue A dialogue where participants seek deeper understanding of complex ideas Participants evaluate ideas, issues, and values in texts Participants share different perspectives

12. The Difference Between Dialogue and Debate Dialogue is… Debate is… CollaborativeOppositional About understandingAbout proving others wrong Listening for deeper meaningListening for flaws Re-evaluating assumptionsDefending assumptions Keeping an open mindClose-minded About respecting all participantsDemeaning others Exploring different possibilitiesHaving one right answer Open-endedSeeking a conclusion

13. The Set-up ½ of the class sits in the inner circle and participates while the other ½ of the class sits in the outer circle to observe and record the participation of their partners. After about 10-15 minutes, the roles are reversed and the discussion continues.

14. Role of Leader 1.Moderate discussion. 2.Help participants rephrase questions for clarity. 3.Encourage participants to use the text to support their responses.

15. Preparing for the Socratic Seminar 1.Read the text carefully. 2.Highlight key ideas from the text. 3.Formulate level 1,2, and 3 questions. 4.Make connections between the text and your life.

16. During the Socratic Seminar (Inner Circle) 1.Participate. Participate. Participate. 2.Refer to text to support your comments or questions. 3.Take turns speaking instead of raising hands. 4.Discuss the text, not each other’s opinions. 5.Speak clearly. 6.Listen carefully. 7.Use Academic Language Scripts for Socratic Seminars as needed

17. During the Socratic Seminar (Inner Circle)

18. During the Socratic Seminar (Outer Circle) 1.Observe your partner. 2.Record your observations.

19. After the Socratic Seminar Reflect on the process.

20. After the Socratic Seminar 1.Cut on the dotted line. 2.Give the completed Socratic Seminar Observation form to your partner. 3.Staple your Socratic Seminar Questions to the Socratic Seminar Observation form filled out by your partner. 4.Turn in the two stapled documents to your teacher.

21. Annotate the Text 1.Read the Article “Social Comparisons, Biases, and Self-Image 1.Underline or highlight important ideas 2.Circle important vocabulary 3.Write a question mark next to something you do not understand 4.Draw arrows if you have ideas that relate or connect to each other 5.For EACH and EVERY time you mark the text, you MUST write a note in the extra space or margin to explain why it is marked.

22. Formulate your Questions 1.Fill out the LEFT hand side of the Socratic Seminar handout. 1.You must write 3 questions 2.You must also write YOUR answer 3.You must also explain why this is important in your life. 4.Refer to your Costa’s handout in your AVID binder if you need help with the 3 levels of questions. 5.If you do not finish in class, it is homework…DUE Thursday!

23. Thursday

24. ***Turn in your Socratic seminar questions to the class basket first*** 1. Think of someone who you feel is a model of the Win-Win attitude. 2. What is it about that person that you admire?

25. Turn into the basket NOW! Instead of an acrostic: List 3 NEW things you learned this week in ANY of your classes

26. Today’s Agenda: 1.Warm-up 2.Tutorial groups 3.Socratic Seminar Thursday Nov 19/20, 2014 Assignments Due: 1.I will actively participate in a tutorial. 2.I will activity participate in a Socratic Seminar. Objective: How do I prepare and participate in a tutorial? Essential Question: 1.FRIDAY – Guest Speaker – Meet in the Career Center

27. During the Socratic Seminar (Inner Circle) 1.Participate. Participate. Participate. 2.Refer to text to support your comments or questions. 3.Take turns speaking instead of raising hands. 4.Discuss the text, not each other’s opinions. 5.Speak clearly. 6.Listen carefully. 7.Use Academic Language Scripts for Socratic Seminars as needed

28. During the Socratic Seminar (Inner Circle)

29. During the Socratic Seminar (Outer Circle) 1.Observe your partner. 2.Record your observations.

30. After the Socratic Seminar Reflect on the process.

31. After the Socratic Seminar 1.Cut on the dotted line. 2.Give the completed Socratic Seminar Observation form to your partner. 3.Staple your Socratic Seminar Questions to the Socratic Seminar Observation form filled out by your partner. 4.Turn in the two stapled documents to your teacher.

32. Friday

34. Today’s Agenda: 1.No warm-up 2.Guest Speaker Friday Nov 21, 2014 Assignments Due: I will be an attentive listener and active participant for Ms. Thoren. Objective: Essential Question: 1.TODAY – Guest Speaker How can I develop personal awareness of my strengths and skills and utilize them to be an effective learner.