Mindset Marathon Plan

Students will engage in a statement‐sort debate to surface and challenge existing beliefs about ability before collaborating in a running dictation to reconstruct growth‐mindset passages, strengthening teamwork, reading comprehension, and positive self‐talk.

Starting with a statement sort and brief debate energizes students, uncovers misconceptions about fixed vs. growth mindsets, and primes them to embrace challenges. The running dictation then deepens their understanding through active collaboration.