Kudos to Olivia, Lorin, and Andrew for their thoughtful answers to my introductory email. Nice job!
This week, I, Mrs. Parvin, will be making all the announcements. You will be beginning Module 12 where we will be taking a closer look at why it is important for good leaders to have good character. Please work through the module and let me know if you have any questions arise.
All work for Module 12 will be due Monday, November 28.
One of the vocabulary words for the week is commitment. Your reading by Dr. John Maxwell discussed “make-a-difference” people. He says “make-a-difference people”—the kind of folks you want on your team and in your life because they’re constantly making positive things happen.” As you read his article, think about if you are a “make-a-difference” person. How can you change your attitudes and actions to reflect someone who is making positive things happen?
Week 12 Assignment Tips:
Commitment and Making a Difference - Read the title of the assignment and then the title of the article. In your text box, brainstorm your definition of commitment (easy for those of you that already send your definition to me via text) and your ideas of what you are committed to in your life. Then pre-read the questions and paste them under your brainstorm in your text message box. Now read the article and take notes on the answers to each question as you read. It is short so feel free to read it a second time to be sure you understand the material. Now turn your notes into complete sentences (aim for at least 3 complete sentences for each of the 5 questions). Review your brainstorm as well so you can incorporate those ideas into your answers as well. Review your answer for spelling, grammar, and clarity.
Commitment Tree - Before you worry about the visual aspect of this assignment, plan the written portion. Write down 5 things you are committed to (they will eventually go on your trunk) and then write out things you must do to fulfill these commitments (these will go on your branches). Then write your reflection. By answering the questions with quality responses, you will most certainly meet the 150 word requirement. Now that you have a quality reflection, think about how you will visually represent your tree. Be sure to look at the sample posted for you in the assignment. Use any software program you wish or draw your tree and paste a picture of it. By pressing the top left button in the message box, you will find buttons like "insert picture" to let you post a visual you saved on your computer.
Perseverance - There are 8 questions to answer about this article from Maxwell. Begin by reading the questions. Paste the questions into your text box. Then read the article. It is short so I recommend reading it a second time. As you read, take notes on the answers to each of the 8 questions in your text box. Use your notes to answer each of the 8 questions will complete ideas and explanations. Refer to the text -- if you were supposed to answer the questions without reading the text, the text would not be in the assignment. Review your answers to be sure you fully answered each question with complete sentences and complete ideas.
Life is a Coin - Explain the quote and then answer the questions asked in the prompt. Be sure your example of personal sacrifice is SPECIFIC. Explain it so that it is clear that it is a great example. Address how personal sacrifice inspires, encourages, and affects your maturity. Saying it is inspiring, encouraging, and maturing is not answering the question. Be sure your answer to the last question about the connection between leadership and sacrifice is clear and shows your understanding of leadership so far in this course. As you do for each discussion forum each week, respond to at least 1 classmate in the forum. Avoid replies like "I also really do agree with what you said." and use specific replies like "I agree that a group of confident people will always support each other and work to reach a goal. only when everyone is confident in themselves can they help and praise each other. It's so cool that you play on that team with top baseball players. Awesome job on winning those games! keep up the good work with your team!"
Eisenhower Journal - Start your answer by explaining the quote and how it relates the this week's theme of character traits. Then answer each of the 3 questions that follow. For each question, you should aim for 3 complete sentences that offer a clear explanation, details, and examples from your life (or someone else's). I need to see that you understand the material quote and that you understand the week's content. Remember to use vocabulary words and to meet the 150 word requirement. If you follow my directions, neither task will be difficult!
Contact Information
Message me in the course (use the inbox or send me a message from the gradebook), text/call me outside of Canvas at 919-780-4417, email me at casey.parvin@ncpublicschools.gov. If I do not answer right away, I will answer as soon as I can and definitely within 24 hours. You can also get help using the Peer Tutoring Center -- click on the PTC quick link on our homepage.
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