how do we push ourselves positively?

There's quite a market when it comes to self-improvement. Some methods are fads (think juicing and the Thigh Master), others have proven to be effective (think meditating and de-cluttering). So is all this worth it? And if you're going to focus on self-improvement, which method would you try?

Module summary:

• Read about the reasoning behind self-care
• Discuss methods for self-improvement 
• Review research resources and source types
• Choose one method to research
• Compile a presentation on your chosen method of self-improvement

As everyone knows, the quest for self-improvement begins by standing on a gigantic pile of books and looking into the distance through a telescope.

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essential questions

• What kinds of sources add depth to research?
• How do we present information effectively?

goals

• Students will understand that solid research includes a variety of sources and perspectives.
• Students will understand that an effective presentation capitalizes on clear organization and relevant information.

activities

INTRODUCE

• Warm-up: read and annotate "What is Self-Care?" article
  • Discuss what stood out, what questions you have, what you agree or disagree with
• Review syllabus and expectations for the week
  • Read through module webpage and note important elements, then discuss with Christine

EXPOSE

• Discuss issues facing teens today and options for self-improvement
  • Develop a list of strategies according to the categories of nutrition, fitness, self-care, and relationship management
  • Completing independently? Create a list of issues and strategies on your own and discuss it with Christine
• Review research techniques and source types - read through Research pages in the R&W Handbook (check Table of Contents for pages)
  • Develop list of source types to use - list at least five different source types you can start with and review with Christine

PRACTICE

• Choose one self-improvement strategy to focus on for your research - get it approved by Christine
• Research your chosen self-improvement strategy
  • Collect your notes here (save a copy of the doc to your Drive)
  • Convert your sources into MLA citations
  • Include at least three different source types

CREATE 

• Organize notes into presentation: poster, PowerPoint, Prezi, PowToon, essay, speech
• Put together your self-improvement strategy presentation:
  • Definition of strategy
  • Research on strategy methodology (at least 5 pointers/facts/implementations)
  • Benefits from using strategy
  • Conclusion: rationale for using this strategy over others to address chosen issue

Friday: 

• Self-evaluate with rubric
• Polish presentation 
• Present to Christine and get syllabus signed off

c-tachs

Writing

• Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.
• Conduct short and more sustained research projects to answer a question or solve a problem 

Speaking and listening: 

• Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions

student blogs

Your website link will be added here once it exists. Yay instant publishing, fame, and success!

resources

Self-improvement syllabus
Self-Care article
​Self-improvement rubric

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