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Children will discover how having a growth mindset can help their brain.
self-management
key details, vocabulary, writing, decode words
read a bar graph
growth mindset, challenges, mighty
RI.2.1 key details; RI.2.2 identify the main topic; RI.2.4 determine meanings of words; RI.2.10 read informational texts; RF.2.3 decode words; W.2.1 writing; SL.2.1 collaborative conversations; SL.2.3 ask and answer questions
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Provide students with some background on overcoming challenges and developing a growth mindset.
Build background knowledge (10 min.)
Watch our video "Get a Growth Mindset!" After children have finished watching the video, discuss the following question:
Set a purpose for reading (5 min.)
Read together (20 min.)
Pass out the Read and Think skill sheet. Use it to check comprehension as you read the issue together, pausing to ask the questions.
Review vocabulary (3 min.)
Next, play the online vocabulary slideshow. This issue’s featured words are growth mindset, challenges, and mighty.
Assessment: Reading Quiz
Pass out the Reading Quiz to review key concepts from the issue and assess students’ proficiency on key nonfiction reading skills.
My Strong Mind by Niels Van Hove and The Magical Yet by Angela DiTerlizzi (20 min.)
Both of these texts will introduce readers to having a growth mindset. They can be revisited throughout the year as academic concepts become increasingly challenging or rigorous. Challenge students to set a goal for themselves after reading!
You can use our printable worksheets to focus on ELA skills. Here’s how.
ELA Focus: Vocabulary (15 min.)
Editor’s Pick: Writing (15 min.)
ELA Focus: Decode Words (15 min.)
Here are two past issues you can use to extend your lesson on overcoming challenges and developing a growth mindset:
You can find a higher-Lexile-level and a lower-Lexile-level version of the article online here: