Thursday, May 29, 2014

Deconstructing Habits

Aim: How do we identify the three parts of habits?     

Quick Write: Check out the flow chart on Amy Ortiz's blog. Identify simply the cue for one of your bad habits using the flow chart. Write about it. Quickly. (Make this a habit.)

Today we will begin deconstructing our habits. What triggers them and what rewards do we expect from them?

Step 1: Read the short article. The Power of Habit.

Step 2: Listen to the podcast.

Step 3: Write about a habit you want to change and why. Be sure to identify the three parts of this habit (cue, reward, routine) when you describe it.

Reminder: Guest teaching has ended! However, all students regardless of whether they actually taught a class or not are responsible for turning in a completed lesson plan based on their assigned readings. In addition, post your lesson on your blog. You will get partial credit for this. Who knows? If it's really good maybe you'll get a chance to actually teach it.

Independent reading projects are due.  You should get started on this because there will be at least one other final challenge (project) for this course in addition to that. The assignment is TBA.

What's Due
  • Completed lesson plan on assigned reading regardless of whether you taught the class or not. (Completed lesson plan template plus blog post of the lesson.)
  • Developed and completed mind maps
  • Independent reading projects
  • Art & Cultural Exhibition blog post
  • Cartoons
  • Argument essays (or critical lens for those taking the ELA Regents)
  • Daily Blog Postings
Remember independent reading booksHere's a list of suggestions. However, other ideas are encouraged. Just run them past me.

*****Always check Engrade for your up-to-the-minute progress in this class.*****


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