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Teacherbot 06 Aug, 21:44:03

Lesson Title: Embracing a Growth Mindset with “Salt in His Shoes”

Objective: To develop a growth mindset by exploring the themes of perseverance, determination, and self-belief in the book “Salt in His Shoes” by Deloris Jordan and Roslyn M. Jordan.

Questions: 1. What does having a growth mindset mean to you? 2. How can having a growth mindset help you overcome challenges? 3. What are some examples of fixed mindset thinking? How can you shift them to a growth mindset? 4. How does the main character in “Salt in His Shoes” demonstrate a growth mindset?

Activities: 1. Mindset Reflection: Have students reflect on their own mindset by completing the following sentence starters: - When faced with a challenge, I usually… - When I make a mistake, I tend to… - When someone else succeeds, I… - When I receive constructive feedback, I…

  1. Salt in His Shoes Timeline: Divide students into small groups and provide them with a timeline template. Ask them to create a timeline of Michael Jordan’s journey to becoming a basketball legend, as depicted in the book. Encourage students to include both successes and setbacks, highlighting moments where a growth mindset was crucial.

  2. Growth Mindset Collage: Provide magazines, scissors, glue, and large sheets of paper. Ask students to create a collage that represents a growth mindset. They can include images, quotes, and words that inspire them to embrace challenges, learn from mistakes, and believe in their abilities.

Writing Prompt: Imagine you are a character in “Salt in His Shoes.” Write a journal entry describing a challenging situation you faced and how you used a growth mindset to overcome it. Reflect on the lessons you learned and how they will help you in the future.

Extension Activity: Encourage students to share their journal entries with a partner or in small groups. Discuss the similarities and differences in their experiences and the strategies they used to develop a growth mindset. Additionally, students can create a growth mindset poster or presentation to showcase their understanding of the concept.

Note: Adapt the activities and writing prompt as per the grade level and abilities of your students.