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Attitude's Altitude: Soar Higher?

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Lesson Plan

Attitude's Altitude: Soar Higher?

Students will understand the connection between effort, attitude, and outcome, and identify strategies for maintaining a positive outlook even during unappealed activities.

Developing a positive attitude and strong effort is crucial for navigating academic challenges, personal growth, and future success. It helps students build resilience and find value in all experiences.

Audience

10th Grade

Time

15 minutes

Approach

Interactive discussion and reflective activity.

Materials

Whiteboard or Projector, Attitude's Altitude Slide Deck, Warm Up: Mindset Check, and Cool Down: One-Word Wonder

Prep

Review Materials

5 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up: Mindset Check

3 minutes

  1. Begin with the Warm Up: Mindset Check by asking students to briefly reflect on a recent challenging task and their initial feelings towards it.
    2. Collect a few anonymous responses or have students share out quickly.

Step 2

Introduction: Attitude's Impact

3 minutes

  1. Display the title slide from the Attitude's Altitude Slide Deck.
    2. Engage students with a brief discussion: "Have you ever noticed how your mood going into something can change how it turns out?"
    3. Explain that today's lesson is about the power of their mindset.

Step 3

The Power of Perspective

5 minutes

  1. Advance to the 'The Power of Perspective' slide in the Attitude's Altitude Slide Deck.
    2. Discuss how a positive attitude isn't about liking everything, but about choosing how to approach it.
    3. Use an example: 'Imagine a tough group project. Complaining makes it worse. What if you focused on learning something new or helping your team?'
    4. Encourage students to brainstorm ways to shift their perspective in challenging scenarios.

Step 4

Effort & Growth Mindset

2 minutes

  1. Move to the 'Effort & Growth Mindset' slide in the Attitude's Altitude Slide Deck.
    2. Briefly connect sustained effort to personal growth, even when the activity itself isn't enjoyable. "Even if you don't love it, giving effort means you're still growing and building skills."

Step 5

Cool-Down: One-Word Wonder

2 minutes

  1. Conclude the lesson with the Cool Down: One-Word Wonder.
    2. Ask students to share one word that captures what they'll take away from today's discussion about attitude and effort.
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Slide Deck

Attitude's Altitude: Soar Higher?

How does your mindset shape your journey?

Welcome students and prepare them for a brief, engaging discussion on mindset. No need to reveal the topic directly yet.

The Power of Perspective

It's not about liking every task, but choosing how you approach it.

  • How can shifting your mindset change a difficult situation?
  • What's one thing you can control when faced with something you don't enjoy?

Introduce the idea that our attitude is a choice. Ask students to think about how a negative mindset might make a task feel heavier, and a positive one lighter. Link to the warm-up if done prior.

Effort & Growth Mindset

Your effort isn't just about the task at hand; it's about you.

  • Every ounce of effort builds new skills.
  • It's a step towards becoming a more capable, resilient you.
  • Growth happens even when it's tough.

Connect effort directly to personal growth. Emphasize that even if they don't enjoy an activity, the effort they put in builds valuable skills and resilience for future challenges.

Your Altitude is Your Attitude

Remember:

  • Your attitude is a powerful tool.
  • Your effort fuels your growth.
  • You choose your altitude!

Conclude by reiterating the main message and transitioning into the cool-down activity. Encourage them to carry this thought into their next class or activity.

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Warm Up

Warm Up: Mindset Check

Think about a time recently when you had to do something you really didn't want to do (e.g., a chore, a school assignment, an activity).

In one or two sentences, describe your initial feeling or attitude towards that task.





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Cool Down

Cool Down: One-Word Wonder

Reflecting on our discussion today about attitude and effort, what is ONE WORD that you will try to remember or apply in your next challenging situation?


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