Learning Tasks for Monday, May 12

Essential Question: How can a positive mindset make unicorn rides more AWESOME???

Objectives: I can...-read an article online and annotate on paper.-list the 7 steps to positivity.-practice ways to be positive during unicorn rides.

1) Warm Up: Blockslide Puzzle

http://www.mathsisfun.com/puzzles/blockslide.html

1. Read the problem: How can you slide the numbered blocks around so that the numbers are listed from 1-3 top to bottom?
2. Write two things you are thinking.
3. List the steps you would take to solve the problem.

2) Positivity!

1. Before you read: 

1. How often are the things you think while you take a test positive? Predict how positive thinking can help you succeed.
2. Read the questions you'll have to answer after you read the article.
2. As you read: Make as many annotations as you can on your paper. Do these relate to the questions that you'll have to answer?  Article can be found here:  http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/7-steps-to-positive-self-talk/
3. After you read:
1. Describe what positive self-talk sounds and feels like.
2. How can you stop negative chatter in your brain?
3. List the 7 Steps to Postive Self Talk.
4. What do you think about your prediction now?
5. Write and illustrate a positive affirmation you can tell yourself on your book mark.
4. Mindfulness and Yoga Activity:
1. Meditation on an affirmation.
2. Chair yoga to relax and let go. 
3. Visualize a moment of joy. What are you grateful for? Thank yourself for taking the time to relax.