Reflective Journals for Teens 2 (Growth Mindset)

PACK 2: Reflective writing journals with visual support (differentiation) to help teenagers set their mind for success. This resource encourages teenagers to develop a growth mindset attitude and to take ownership of their learning. It also helps them to reflect on the following issues: the importance of prioritizing, using technology responsibly, adopting a growth mindset attitude, reacting when facing a difficult task, smartphone etiquette, dealing with low motivation, using technology as an efficient learning tool.

⭐There are eleven journals in this document and each of them:

• features an image of a given situation as visual support
• presents a situation related to one of these topics: readiness for school, lack of motivation, prioritizing, facing a challenging task, participating in class, expressing one’s ideas (writing strategies), using technology responsibly, being kind and respectful, smartphone etiquette, the benefits of using technology, growth mindset and fixed mindset
• requires students to describe the situation or imagine a possible one based on the picture
• requires learners to brainstorm and personally connect to the situation
• provides a writing prompt that makes teenagers reflect on the issue.

⭐These reflective writing journals are ideal for:

• Morning work (Learners will write only a short paragraph instead of a longer text).
• Bell-ringer activity
• Extra work for early finishers
• 15-minute time fillers at the end of the class
• Extension activities when teaching a unit or lesson that relates to one of the issues featured in this document.
• Emergency sub plans

⭐In zip the file, you will find:

• 11 reflective journals in PDF format
• "Read it first" document in Power Point presentation containing an editable template if you wish to add your own ideas and questions.
• a "Read it first" document in PDF containing an editable template. However, if you wish to insert a picture of your choice, use the template provided in the Power Point document.

⭐This differentiated resource is ideal for ESL and/or Special Education learners because each journal features an image of a given situation as visual support to enhance students' understanding.

⭐This resource is ideal for Grade 9-11 ESL learners, upper-intermediate level and above. However, it might be useful in ELA classes and grades below or above. Please, refer to the preview document to determine if this resource is appropriate for your students.

Completing the last writing prompt (growth mindset and fixed mindset)

Be advised that you might need to offer some support to your students to make sure that they all understand the difference between growth mindset and fixed mindset. First, you have to let them come up with a possible definition of growth mindset, but you will need to confirm or help them adjust their understanding if necessary.

Teaching duration: This resource can be used in a semester or all year round. If you assign a writing journal a day, it will last up to 11 school days.

Matching resource: Reflective Journals for Teens 1 (Problem solving)

⭐FILE DETAILS: Paper size: 8.5" x 11" (Standard US Letter). Documents are not editable unless otherwise stated. Resources are available either in a PDF or PPT file.

❤️SATISFACTION: Before downloading a product, read the product description and check out the preview document to determine if the resource is appropriate for your students. Do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

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