1. English 100 Monday, 8-17-15 On a sheet of paper, write about the following prompt: “You know you've got to exercise your brain just like your muscles.” --Will Rogers

2. English 100 Monday, 8-17-15 Mindset Task – Thursday, 8-20 and Friday, 8-21 In a well-developed essay, respond to the following: How are mindsets and an understanding of mindsets relevant to teaching and learning? After reading and discussing various “texts” related to fixed/growth mindsets, write a comprehensive essay in which you analyze and explain the significance of mindsets on learning. Support your analysis with evidence from the “texts”. What implications can you draw about your own learning with regard to mindsets?

3. English 100 Monday, 8-17-15 Review of List of Terms/Concepts In small groups, define as many of the following terms without using notes or texts

4. English 100 Monday, 8-17-15 List of Terms/Concepts Growth Mindset Fixed Mindset Risk Adverse Neuroplasticity Malleable Intelligence Developed Ability Potential/Persistence Cognitive Ability Mentality Intrinsic Ability Critical Thinking Neurons / Axons Cerebrum (stem, cerebellum) Synapses Neural Pathway Short-term/Long-term Memory Frequency / Recency Multiple Sensory Inputs Disequilibrium

5. English 100 Monday, 8-17-15 Focus on these today: Neuroplasticity Malleable Intelligence

6. English 100 Monday, 8-17-15 Video You Can Learn Anything

7. English 100 Monday, 8-17-15 Traditionally, intelligence has been understood to be fixed, that everyone is born with a certain level of intelligence and he/she must then live with that level throughout life. In this case, one can reach his or her limit with regard to learning. But, recent brain research is showing us that this traditional view of intelligence is inaccurate. This research is telling us that intelligence is malleable and can be improved upon with appropriate stimulation.

8. English 100 Monday, 8-17-15 Actively read “Neuroplasticity” Identify Key Terms and Concepts – Actively read to identify these key terms and concepts