9th grade --> Oct 19-23, 2015

Monday
Find one interesting fact about MLK Jr.

• Why did he change his name?
• Finish reading chapter.
• Exit slip - Sheet with interesting fact, and moments of composure in chapter

Tuesday

How did MLK Jr. demonstrate composure in his life?

• Movie clips from the movie Boycott
• As you watch, look for examples of composure AND courage

Wednesday

Tell me one interesting thing you learned about in the movie.

• movie and chapter discussion
• Dr. King believed that non-violent resistance was derived from a position of strength. Do you agree or disagree?
• What are two specific instances composure was displayed in the book, and in the movie?
• Thousands of people peacefully protested in the 1960's civil rights movement, for what causes would you protest today?

Thursday 

Who is a role model that you feel displays lots of composure? Why?

• finish discussion
• role model essay revisions

Friday (Early Release)

Review composure notes. Questions?

• quiz on composure
• finish essay revisions

10th grade, week 8

Monday
Students will be able to work together to build each other up.

• SkippyJohn Jones and a Surprise for Mama
• empowerment team building activity

Tuesday
Students will be able to define empowerment.

• Review of team building activity yesterday
• Empowerment definitions

Wednesday
Students will be able to identify real life examples of empowerment.

• "quiz"
• Enron 
• Empowerment discussion

Thursday
Students will be able to 

Friday - No Class - PEP RALLY

10th grade, week 5

Monday
Students will be able to demonstrate their learning of mutual learning and summarize their reading.

• Finish reading The Fred Factor through chapter 9
• Complete mutual learning presentation. Add why you selected this clip for the presentation (You were to select a video the exemplified mutual learning, perseverance, and preparation.)

Tuesday
Students will be able to demonstrate their learning.

• review

Wednesday
Students will be able to demonstrate their learning.

• Assessment (not a test)
• Survey

Thursday
STUDENT SHOWCASE

SPRING BREAK

10th Grade, week 4

Monday
Students will be able to identify the principles of leadership and reflect on leaders in their lives.
Fred Factor Discussion

Tuesday

Students will be able to work in groups to successfully accomplish the task given.

Photo Scavenger Hunt

Wednesday

Students will be able to state the importance of mutual learning.

• Discussion of mutual learning, perseverance and preparation as highlighted in the video
• How does this video show mutual learning?
• Perseverance?
• Preparation?
• How can you relate this to your own life?
• What to you prepare for?
• What is your views on group work? Why?
• Presentation of student found videos

Thursday
Students will be able to identify the principles of leadership and reflect on leaders in their lives.

Fred Factor - read the rest of the chapters, write a one paragraph summary of the chapters.

Leadership and Followership, week 3

Monday
Students will be able to state the difference between followership and leadership.

• Video
• Article
• reflection

Tuesday
Students will be able to state the difference between followership and leadership. Students will be able to define mutual learning.

• followership discussion
• What is mutual learning?

Wednesday
Students will be able to define mutual learning. Students will be able to explain how perseverance and preparation are important to mutual learning.

• What is mutual learning?
• notes sheet

Thursday
Students will be able to identify the principles of leadership and reflect on leaders in their lives.

• The Fred Factor: Chapter 2
• Reflection questions:
1. What does the author mean by "Truth is transferable."?
2. What is Principle 1? Summarize it.
• Do you add or take away from class? Explain.
• Do you lift people up or put them down? Explain
• According to the author, what gives us dignity?
3. What is Principle 2? Summarize it.
• What does it mean to be indifferent?
• Why is it dangerous to be indifferent?
• Do you agree with the author's point of view in this section?
4. What is Principle 3? Summarize it.
• What does it mean to be employable?
• The author states "...we compete against our own potential everyday." Do you agree or disagree with this premise? Explain.
5. What is Principle 4? Summarize it.
• What could you do to bring originality to what you do? (Like being a student, friend, son/daughter, sibling, etc.)
6. Explain how you can/do use each of these principles in your life today and in the future.
• The Fred Factor: Chapter 3
• Reflection questions:
1.  Summarize the author's point of view in this chapter.
2. There are four Fred Sightings mentioned in the book.  Discuss one of these and how it would have impacted you if you were in that situation as the customer. 
3. Share one Fred Sighting that you (or your parent) have encountered.
4. Before Monday, try to find a "Fred".

Friday
Students will be able to identify the principles of leadership and reflect on leaders in their lives.

• The Fred Factor: Chapter 4
• Reflection questions:
1.  Summarize the main idea of the chapter.
2. “The person doing the work determines the difference between the mundane and the magnificent.”  What does this statement mean to you?
3. "It isn't that hard. Actually, it's hardernot to be a Fred." Agree or disagree? Why?
4. Would you keep a job you hate for money? Explain.
5. What is success? 
6. Who is your role model? Why?
7. Would you consider buying something for someone else just because?
8. How do you start the day?
9. What kind of difference did you make today?
10. Create a plan using the stategies in this chapter.
• The Fred Factor: Chapter 5
• Reflection questions:
1.  Summarize the main idea of the chapter.
2. What is a network? 
3. Who makes up your network?
4. According to the author, why is it important to be yourself?
5. What does "Be kind. Everyone you meet is fighting a tough battle" mean?
6. Why are manners important to the author? Explain.
7. Which one of the 7 B's of relationship building was most meaningful to you?
8. What percentage of your interactions with others are transactional vs. relational?
• Chapter 7

1. What do you do? Why?
2. 
   

Leadership and Followership, week 2

Monday
PLAN preparation with Mrs. Dille

Tuesday
Students will be able to identify the principles of leadership and reflect on leaders in their lives.

1. Reflection - Of all the people you have known in leadership positions, who was the best leader? Specifically what did he/she do to demonstrate great leadership?
2. Leadership Notes
3. Leadership Presentation

Wednesday
Students will be able to identify the principles of leadership and reflect on leaders in their lives.

1. Reflection - Of all the people you have known in leadership positions, who was the worst leader? In your opinion, what made her/him a poor leader? (No names are necessary.)
2. 
   

Thursday
Students will be able to identify the principles of leadership and reflect on leaders in their lives.

1. Reflection - Someday, you will be in a leadership position where you will be responsible for directing other individuals. What do you think will be the most important quality(qualities) that you will need to possess in order to create a positive leader/follower relationship?
2. 
   

Friday
Students will be able to identify the principles of leadership and reflect on leaders in their lives.

1. Complete notes for week
2. Class discussion

Leadership and Followership, week 1

Monday 
Students will be able to identify topics we will learn this trimester. Students will be able to create an attainable goal to be written on their syllabus for approval.

• Syllabus
• goals
• What is leadership?

Tuesday

Students will be able to plan a party in groups.

• Team building - Mrs. Rose's birthday is tomorrow. In groups plan a party. She likes cake and photo booths. The budget is $1000.

Wednesday

Students will be able to define attitude and identify the purpose of attitude in leadership.

• What is attitude?
• Quote: "Whether you think you can, or you think that you can't - you're right." ~ Henry Ford
• Thoughts?
• Do you agree? Why or why not?
• Attitude skits
• Exit ticket - Why is a positive attitude important in a leader?

Thursday
Students will be able to define attitude and identify the purpose of attitude in leadership.

• Finish attitude skits
• In an email answer:
• What are at least 3 situations in which you find it difficult to maintain a positive attitude? Tell me at least one way in which you could help yourself maintain a positive attitude in these situations.
• Who is someone in your life that you find to have an amazing (positive) attitude? Explain.

Friday

Students will be able to