Are you looking for a Growth Mindset writing exercise that will infuse positivity and self reflection into your classroom and inspire students to create a growth mindset? Look no further than the #Words of Wisdom Year-Long Reflection Journal that includes 50 reflection writing prompts that contain motivational and thought-provoking quotes to pique student curiosity and get them comfortable with self-reflection! Each writing prompt contains an inspirational quote that is designed to inspire and induce critical thinking. In addition, there is a H.O.T./self-reflection question for each reflection. Question types include analysis, making connections, self-reflecting, and more. This print and digital journal can be used as weekly bell ringers, weekly writing prompts, early finisher activities, and so much more!
Teachers will LOVE that this writing journal gives them a year-long resource that is designed to help students reflect on their academic journey and create a growth mindset. The #Words of Wisdom reflection contains a NO PREP journal and EDITABLE journal that allows you to create your own questions to better suit the needs of your students.
Students will LOVE that they get to participate in a real world writing activity that allows them freedom in their writing and gives them an outlet to express their thoughts and feelings.
This file includes the following resources that includes the following:
• Growth Mindset Introduction Materials: A pre-assessment has been included for students to assess whether they have a fixed or growth mindset. `Informational handouts include Fixed vs. Growth Mindset, A Guide to Developing Growth Mindset, and Video Links. There is also a post assessment for students to complete at the end of the school year to assess how their mindsets have changed since the pre-assessment.
• No Prep Reflection Journal: Reflection journal includes 50 writing prompts that can be used throughout the school year to help students strengthen their mindsets. Each prompt contains an inspirational quote and a self-reflection question.
You will find the links to the Google Slides resource on the first page of the Teacher Directions PDF.
• Editable Option (You will not be able to edit the inspirational quote or journal template): This options allows you to create your own writing prompt to better suit the needs of your students. All you have to do is add a text box in the PowerPoint file to add your own questions for each reflection.
• PowerPoint Presentation: This presentation includes all Growth Mindset materials and writing prompts that can be displayed for students. In addition, there are slides that allow you to insert your own question.
