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From Rejection to Reflection

Lesson Plan

From Rejection to Reflection

Explore Growth Mindset

In this lesson, students will explore the concept of a growth mindset and how viewing rejection as a learning opportunity can enhance self-esteem. Through group discussions and personal reflection exercises, students will learn to embrace challenges and view failures as opportunities for growth. This lesson is important as it helps students develop resilience and a positive attitude towards learning and personal development.

Audience

7th Grade Students

Time

45 mins

Approach

Explore Growth Mindset

Materials

Discussion Questions, Reflection Worksheet, and Pens and Paper

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Begin with a brief introduction to the concept of a growth mindset.
  • Explain how a growth mindset can help us view rejection as a learning opportunity.

Step 2

Group Discussion

15 mins

  • Divide students into small groups.
  • Provide each group with discussion questions.
  • Encourage students to share their thoughts and experiences related to rejection and growth mindset.

Step 3

Personal Reflection

15 mins

  • Distribute the reflection worksheet to each student.
  • Ask students to reflect on a personal experience where they faced rejection.
  • Guide them to write about how they can view this experience as a learning opportunity.

Step 4

Class Sharing

5 mins

  • Invite a few students to share their reflections with the class.
  • Encourage positive feedback and support from peers.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

  • Summarize the key points discussed in the lesson.
  • Reinforce the importance of a growth mindset in overcoming challenges and enhancing self-esteem.
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Discussion

Discussion Questions: Growth Mindset

A set of questions to guide group discussions on growth mindset and rejection.

What does a growth mindset mean to you?

Encourage students to think about how a growth mindset can influence their approach to learning and challenges.







Can you think of a time when you faced rejection? How did it make you feel?

Guide students to share personal experiences and emotions related to rejection.







How can viewing rejection as a learning opportunity help you in the future?

Discuss the benefits of learning from rejection and how it can lead to personal growth.







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Worksheet

Reflection Worksheet: Growth Mindset

A worksheet for students to reflect on personal experiences with rejection and how they can apply a growth mindset.

Describe a time when you faced rejection. What happened?








How did you feel at the time?








What did you learn from this experience?








How can you apply a growth mindset to this situation in the future?








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