Thursday, October 30, 2025

Workshop #2- Continues on 11/4 - GET TOGETHER !!!!


Workshop 2 - Groups are Selected and Working Together !!! 

Review the TASKS and Be sure to Work Together With YOUR GROUPS

EVERY Presentations MUST include a Works CITED!!!! 


PLEASE GET TOGETHER WITH YOUR GROUP  over the  NEXT 5 DAYS 


W2 - Timeline

You will Have 11/4 To Continue To Work with Your Groups! 

Presentations Will take Place on 11/6! 

Workshop 2 - TASKS!!!

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YH3nDMwWyUFj5p0d5TZr3Sw6t9wzeSRF/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=109507672381224686342&rtpof=true&sd=true


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Groups 930am 


" Teacher's Perspective" 

Gio, Terrence, Sulfaro, Chris Flores, Christian


"Go Get My Toolbox "

Bryana, Karamel, Mehivika, Dulce, Marcia 


"Take The Trajectory"

Surag, Christian, Nick, Ahmed, Muhhammad


"To Be Or Not To Be?"

\Jake Ryan, Robin, Brian, Hatton 


 FOR JAKE RYAN !!!!! Brian and ROBIN- PRINT THIS 

https://www.trackinghappiness.com/link-between-education-and-happiness/

The Class Will also benefit from the MAILI article!!!


" What's Perfect Got To Do With It"

Alex, Aryan, Adrian, Michael 

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12: 15 Groups 

A Teacher's Perspective 

Landaverde, Niko, Chris & Landon


To Be Or Not To Be ?

Kayla, Raina, Naomi, Katie, Kaylynn 


Go Get The Toolbox 

Dylan, Ben, Thomas, Steven & Manveer 


Take The Trajectory

Manider, Elliot, Kelly 


What's Love Got To Do With It?

Catty Ramos, Levi, Ashley, Sanchez 


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Begin Posting YOUR Presentation HERE - Make sure YOU change the SETTINGS to " anyone with the link can view!" 

W2 Presentations!! 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1036dhWMHv8MLINguFV8wkseMRJ7N5IuwqaqALMsvQew/edit?usp=sharing














Who Remembers The Cat In The Hat?! 



Have a Great Weekend! 

Tuesday, October 28, 2025

Education & Happiness DUE: Thursday, 10/30- Prepare For Workshop 2 - ACTIVELY READ and WATCH !!!!!

 SCHOLARS!!!


 DUE:  THURSDAY, 10/30  - BRING TO CLASS - PREPARE FOR WORKSHOP 2. 


WORKSHOP 2 ! PRINT THE TASK SHEET! 

https://identitythroughwriting.blogspot.com/p/education-happiness-workshop-2-to-be.html


2. . COMPLETE IN YOUR NOTEBOOK 

Education & Happiness   PART 1

 ACTIVELY READ:  Learning Is A Sure Path To Happiness: Science Proves It  By Tracy Brower, PhD

https://www.forbes.com/sites/tracybrower/2021/10/17/learning-is-a-sure-path-to-happiness-science-proves-it/?sh=7a607fd0768e

Q: According to the article, how can Happiness and Education provide a pathway to success? What is the character trait developed by striving for an education.  Provide 2 Examples to Support your answer.. add quotes to further support.. 


PRINT THIS ARTICLE AN BRING IT TO CLASS 

What’s The Best Way to Learn?

https://www.today.com/health/what-s-best-way-learn-85-rule-means-it-s-t166512


3. ACTIVELY LISTEN & WATCH :  Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance 

Angela Lee Duckworth | TED Talks Education • April 2013

According to Duckworth, what is the number one Factor in Determining Success? 



AND 


4. LISTEN & WATCH " Every Kid Needs A Champion" by Rita Pierson  May 2013


WHAT ABOUT THE HAPPINESS TOOLBOX? 


WATCH AND TAKE NOTES 

https://youtu.be/gJtww-wrUd0?si=cU0P_JGek330FpSK

What is a “Happiness Toolbox” According to Michelle Lowery?

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 William Ward , a motivational speaker and educational leader asserts  that  “The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.”

Interpret this quote and connect it to a point made in the Pierson Talk 

TAKE NOTES in YOUR NOTEBOOK to PREPARE FOR WORKSHOP 2.  - 

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10/30 AGENDA 

  • Brady will place Students into Groups of 4-5
  • Brady Will Go Over Tasks and Help Students Get Started ! 
  • Workshop Groups BEGIN WORKING TOGETHER ! 
  • Groups Work TOGETHER over the WEEKEND and AGAIN in CLASS on 11/4 - Presentations BEGIN on 11/6 - All Groups will present! 
Brady will POST PUB #2 on 11/4 




See you on Thursday!



Thursday, October 23, 2025

DUE: Tuesday, 10/28 - Intrinsic V. Extrinsic Motivation - Happiness & Education Part 1

Nice Work Today Scholars !!!  We will begin the Education and Happiness Segment to Our Happiness Course!


TO BE EDUCATED IS TO BE ..................



12: 15




WITH A HIGHLIGHTER AND A PEN -  ACTIVELY READ & Bring THE PRINTED ARTICLE TO CLASS - As you read - take notes on the page and think about significant points made in the article. I will ask that everyone HAS this ready to GO for Fishbowl on TUESDAY- As an Intro to our Education & Happiness Segment in the Study of "Perspectives In The Science Of  Happiness" with Professor Brady

Intrinsic V. Extrinsic Motivations by Kendra Cherry and Steven Gans

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ng6WeHWdMBgERa-HAi8ZXVNkafZ0CdBL/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=109507672381224686342&rtpof=true&sd=true


In addition - CREATE A T-CHART in your notebook and list  YOUR EXTRINSIC motivations ON ONE SIDE and YOUR Extrinsic Motivations on the other.. 

What does a T-Chart Look Like?- 




Keep YOUR T-chart in YOUR NOTEBOOK  -  THEN ANSWER THIS QUESTION in 1-2 Paragraphs
   
Is Learning an Extrinsic or Intrinsic Motivation? Can It be Both ? Discuss Why?

WRITE your RESPONSES  ON THE SHARED  Document - Please Be sure TO  Write YOUR NAME under Your Class Time For Credit! 

OUR " Happy Document" 


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WEEKEND BONUS -   OVER THE WEEKEND , think about a time  to leave your cell phone at  home! This means go out and be active WITHOUT YOUR PHONE by formulating a plan to DISCONNECT and instead ENGAGE  in an activity with friends/ family. 

You can choose to leave your phone home for ONE hour OR 5 HOURS. 

Don't think you can do it? Challenge yourself!  BE OPEN to this by challenging your mind to FREE yourself for a bit of time. What would you do if you FORGOT your phone at home while taking a WALK or meeting a Friend for Coffee !! 

Jot down the results ! 
What did you do? How do you feel?  Would you do this again ? Why or Why Not?


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A GIFT - WHILE YOU DRIVE, FOLD CLOTHES, WALK THE DOG, CLEAN YOUR ROOM,  Do The Dishes OR WORK OUT at the GYM... Make TIME TO WATCH THE DAILY STOIC!

 THE DAILY STOIC - RYAN HOLIDAY

https://youtu.be/7XVIY7lqVEU?si=U2-lbB7XhHAhNbKD


In Class 10/28 

- Weekend Bonus Responses ! 

- Students Take Out T-Charts & The Article 

- We will pull up responses on the Board - Students will Share 

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HW For Thursday 10/30 - Students will  PRINT Workshop 2 and the Articles For Thursday!

I will also post Videos for Workshop 2 - STAY TUNED!