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Growth Mindset Through Storytelling

Students will analyze short story excerpts to identify fixed and growth mindset traits, engage in debates on how mindset affects resilience, and reflect personally on overcoming challenges with a growth mindset.

Building a growth mindset empowers students to embrace challenges, learn from feedback, and persist through obstacles. Connecting literature to personal reflection strengthens social-emotional skills and academic confidence.

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10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Hook

5 minutes

Step 2

Slide Deck Presentation

10 minutes

Step 3

Reading & Annotation

15 minutes

Step 4

Group Discussion & Mindset Debate

15 minutes

Step 5

Challenge Reflection Cool-down

5 minutes

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Slide Deck

From Fixed to Growth Mindset

What Is a Fixed Mindset?

What Is a Growth Mindset?

Fixed vs. Growth Mindset Side by Side

Examples in Life and Literature

Your Turn to Share

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Reading

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Discussion

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Cool Down

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Can Stories Change Our Mindset?

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