A Journey Into Me

Grab Bag Dramatics

The item I chose from the grab bag was:

Use the space below to write and draw a response to todays dramatics telling how the item you chose from the grab bag is like you. (For example: If you chose a roll of lm, you could say that the roll of lm s like you because you are able to take mental pictures of your study notes and develop them just at the right time.)

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Words to Describe Me
Make a list of many, varied, and unusual words that describe you. Think of at least 25 words that describe you.

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My Paper Bag
Use the words that you have just brainstormed on the page before to decorate your paper bag. You may use words, pictures, or a combination of both. Be creative. Then write a word that describes each of your classmates on the blanks below. These words will then be cut apart and put in your classmates bag. When the activity is nished, you will have a bag of words that describe how people see you.

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Animal Morphing
You will brainstorm a list of animals together as a class. Then ll in your table after your teacher shows you how. Choose two different animals, one from a column and one from a row from the table below and create a new animal that is as close to your characteristics as possible. For example: A cish (cat and sh combined) because I am a quiet, curious person.

My new animals name is:

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Animal Morphing
Choose two different animals from the list below and create a new animal that is as close to your characteristics as possible. For example: A cish (cat and sh combined) because I am a quiet, curious person. Then take a picture of your animal you created from clay and paste it here.

My new animals name is:

It is just like me because:

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Fandango Puppets
You will be creating a puppet character based on you and your characteristics. This puppet will be made out of things that help tell us more about you it does not have to look like you. Below are some examples of some Fandango puppets. You will be given a plastic Ziploc bag. Collect items at home that you think would help you make the puppet and bring those items into class. Remember, the items must help explain more about you. They cannot be a part of the puppet just because you thought it looked cute.

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My Sketch & Plan for My Puppet

You will be creating a puppet character based on you and your characteristics. Begin sketching a plan for what you would like your puppet to look like.

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My Puppet Script
Now that you have created your puppet, you will write a script to introduce yourself to the class. This script will be no more than one minute, but will tell us about some of the things we see on your puppet and why they are there. (For instance, if you have a slice of pizza for your nose, then incorporate that into your script. Hi, my name is Mike. Can you tell I am a pizza fan? Well, I can sniff one out a mile away!) Be creative! Make us laugh, cry, and want to know more. Whatever you do, dont bore your audience!

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RenzullisLearning Styles Inventory

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RenzullisLearning Styles Inventory

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RenzullisLearning Styles Inventory

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RenzullisLearning Styles Inventory

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My Results- Learning Inventory

Look at your Learning Styles Inventory that you just took. Use this sheet to record your results.

Learning Styles Inventory Results

36 32 28 24 20 16 12 8 4 0

Direct Instruction

Simulations

Projects

Peer Teaching

Instruction through Technology

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Independent Study

Drill & Recitation

Multiple Intelligences Inventory

Read each item and choose a number that describes how much the statement is true for you. Put the number in the blank beside each item.

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Multiple Intelligences Inventory

The numbers below correspond to numbered items on the inventory. Beside each item number, record the number (1-5) you rated it for yourself. Add up the ve numbers in each scale to get a score for you intelligences.

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My Results- Multiple Intelligences Inventory

Look at your Multiple Intelligences Inventory that you just took. Use this sheet to record your results.

Multiple Intelligences Inventory Results

25

20

15

10

Verbal Linguistic

Interpersonal

Intrapersonal

Visual Spatial

Bodily Kinesthetic

Logical Mathematical

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Naturalistic

Musical

intelligence type Linguistic

description

typical roles

related tasks, activities or tests

words and language, written and spoken; retention, interpretation and explanation of ideas and information via language, understands relationship between communication and meaning logical thinking, detecting patterns, scientific reasoning and deduction; analyze problems, perform mathematical calculations, understands relationship between cause and effect towards a tangible outcome or result musical ability, awareness, appreciation and use of sound; recognition of tonal and rhythmic patterns, understands relationship between sound and feeling body movement control, manual dexterity, physical agility and balance; eye and body coordination

writers, lawyers, journalists, speakers, trainers, copy-writers, english teachers, poets, editors, linguists, translators, PR consultants, media consultants, TV and radio presenters, voice-over artistes scientists, engineers, computer experts, accountants, statisticians, researchers, analysts, traders, bankers bookmakers, insurance brokers, negotiators, deal-makers, trouble-shooters, directors

write a set of instructions; speak on a subject; edit a written piece or work; write a speech; commentate on an event; apply positive or negative 'spin' to a story

LogicalMathematical

perform a mental arithmetic calculation; create a process to measure something difficult; analyze how a machine works; create a process; devise a strategy to achieve an aim; assess the value of a business or a proposition

Musical

musicians, singers, composers, DJ's, music producers, piano tuners, acoustic engineers, entertainers, party-planners, environment and noise advisors, voice coaches dancers, demonstrators, actors, athletes, divers, sports-people, soldiers, fire-fighters, PTI's, performance artistes; ergonomists, osteopaths, fishermen, drivers, crafts-people; gardeners, chefs, acupuncturists, healers, adventurers artists, designers, cartoonists, story-boarders, architects, photographers, sculptors, townplanners, visionaries, inventors, engineers, cosmetics and beauty consultants

perform a musical piece; sing a song; review a musical work; coach someone to play a musical instrument; specify mood music for telephone systems and receptions

BodilyKinesthetic

juggle; demonstrate a sports technique; flip a beer-mat; create a mime to explain something; toss a pancake; fly a kite; coach workplace posture, assess work-station ergonomics

Spatial-Visual

visual and spatial perception; interpretation and creation of visual images; pictorial imagination and expression; understands relationship between images and meanings, and between space and effect perception of other people's feelings; ability to relate to others; interpretation of behavior and communications; understands the relationships between people and their situations, including other people self-awareness, personal cognizance, personal objectivity, the capability to understand oneself, one's relationship to others and the world, and one's own need for, and reaction to change

design a costume; interpret a painting; create a room layout; create a corporate logo; design a building; pack a suitcase or the boot of a car

Interpersonal

therapists, HR professionals, mediators, leaders, counsellors, politicians, educators, sales-people, clergy, psychologists, teachers, doctors, healers, organizers, carers, advertising professionals, coaches and mentors

interpret moods from facial expressions; demonstrate feelings through body language; affect the feelings of others in a planned way; coach or counsel another person

Intrapersonal

arguably anyone who is self-aware and involved in the process of changing personal thoughts, beliefs and behavior in relation to their situation

consider and decide one's own aims and personal changes required to achieve them

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Interest Inventory
I am really interested in and would do any or all of the following:

Science
The Weather Birds Oceans and its Animals Trees, Plants and Flowers The Human Body Animals and Their Homes Astronauts and Rockets Electricity, Light and Energy Volcanoes and Earthquakes Insects Reptiles or Amphibians Rocks and Minerals Machines and Engines Medicine and Diseases Chemistry Inventing/Invention Process Atoms Movement and Motion Magnetism Space, Planets, and Stars Being Environmentally Friendly

Language Arts
Writing Fictional Stories, Books, or Poems Writing a Non-ctional Articles or Stories Writing Biographies or Autobiographies Writing Plays Giving Speeches Reading Fiction Stories Reading True Stories Reading to Learn How to Do Something Reading Challenging, New Books Reading Poetry Telling Stories Making Cartoons or Comics Learning Different Languages Learning Sign Language Learning to Spell New Words Learning About New Words Learning About Authors and Poets Drawing/Illustrating Stories or Poems
Total Number of Boxes Checked

Total Number of Boxes Checked

Social Studies
My Family History Wars and the Military United States History World History Countries The Beginning of Life on Earth Famous Men and Women Ancient Civilizations History of My Town/City Problems in Our Town/City Transportation in the Present, Past, or Future Communication Different Cultures Government Law
Total Number of Boxes Checked

Math
Patterns Doing Math Problems Playing with Numbers Solving Equations Shapes Working with Money Buying/Selling Stocks Planning a Budget Playing Sudoku or games like it Measuring Things Working with Fractions Algebra Programming Computers Deciphering Codes Word Problem Solving
Total Number of Boxes Checked

The Arts
Drawing Photography Illustrating Stories, Books, Poems Making Cartoons Creating Comic Strips Painting Sculpture Drama Dance- Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop, etc. Playing a Musical Instrument Writing Music Mixing Songs Singing Cooking
Total Number of Checked Boxes

Technology
Surng on the Web, Finding Information You Need on the Web Designing a Web Page Creating a Presentation for Others on the Web (Prezi, Powerpoint) Writing a Computer Program Using a Digital Camera Computer Animation Creating Videos on the Computer Making Music or Podcasts Designing Page Layouts on the Computer (Posters, Magazines, etc) Fixing or Building Computers Playing Online Games Total Number of Checked Boxes

My Results- Interest Inventory

Look at your If I Ran The School Interest Inventory that you just took. Use this sheet to record your results.

Interest Inventory Results

25

20

15

10

Science

Social Studies

Language Arts

Arts

Technology/ Audiovisual

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Socratic Circles
Tips and Rules for Having a Good Discussion
You will be participating in a Socratic Seminar. In order to do this, you must follow these steps: 1. Read the text once all the way through. 2. Reread the text making notes as to questions you might have, thoughts you might have, things it might remind you of, or connections to yourself or others. You can write directly on the text by the place you thought about it so that you can see where you might have had thoughts or questions. 3. As you reread, mark any unfamiliar words and look them up so that you can share the words with others who might not know the words meaning as well. 4. Once you are done, you will be talking about the text in the group. The class will be divided into two groups. The rst group will talk about the text, while the second group watches and makes notes of the rst groups behavior or how they participate. They might notice things such as one member not talking at all, or one member talking too much. They might also notice if anyone is rude or says anything that does not help the group. 5. After the rst group has discussed, the groups will change places and the second group will discuss while the rst group watches and makes notes. To Participate Effectively You Must: Listen carefully to what others are saying Take what they say seriously Look for reasons and evidence from the story- you cannot just say it because it is your opinion, you must be able to prove it from the text Recognize and reect when someone is saying something that might not be in the text, but is their belief Discover examples, analogies, and objections you might see Seek to distinguish what is known from what someone might believe Seek to see things from others point of view Be alert for possible problems from the text Look beneath the surface of the words themselves. Could the author mean something else by what they said?

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Notes for Chapter One

List at least ten things you learned about being in Enrichment classes after reading and participating in the Chapter One discussions.

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Notes for Chapter Two

List at least ten gripes and benets of life as a kid in the enrichment program.

Gripes

Benefits

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Notes for Chapter Five

List at least ten things you can do when you are bored or nished with your schoolwork.

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Notes for Chapter Six

How could perfectionism hold you back in your goals? What can you do to combat it? Go to http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/humanbody/mind/surveys/perfectionism/ to take a perfectionism quiz and nd out how much of a perfectionist you are.

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Notes for Chapter Seven

List at least ten characteristics that make a good friend. Do you think you make a good friend? Why or why not?

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Notes for Chapter Eight

List the activities that you are involved in during or after school throughout the year.

If you could have the perfect schedule, what would it look like? What activities do you do during the week that you cannot live without? Make sure to include those.

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My Career Plan & Path

The Whats of Your Career

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If You Could Be Anything...

If you could be anything in the world, what would it be. Use your results from your inventory to help you think about an area of careers to look into. Go to the enrichment wiki and click on the careers link. Use those websites to research possible jobs in your area of interest. Then list at least ten jobs that sound interesting to explore. Make sure to note what they do next to the name of the job as well as any other information that might be important, such as schooling needed, amount of money made, and amount of available jobs.

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If You Could Be Anything Continued...

Continue listing jobs and interesting information about them.

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Career Word Wall Entry

Fill in the following information about your top three career choices then create a brick for our word wall with that information for your favorite choice. Career and Denition Vocabulary- What Tools- What do they Skills- What do you new words you might use to accomplish have to know how to have to know to do things in that career? do in order to do that this career? career?

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Career Word Wall Entry

Fill in the brick below with your favorite choice and its information from the page before for our word wall. You may decorate it however you would like. Be sure that your career name is large enough to read from far away.

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The Whats of Your Career WhatWhat does your career do each day? How many people are doing your career? What skills does your career need to know? What level of school do you need in order to do your career? What companies hire your career choice? How much do you make per year if you have a job in that career? List any other information that might be important to know about your career.

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The Whats of Your Career The So WhatSo, now that you know about your career, so what? Why do you want to have this career? Now that you have learned more about yourself, why are you a good t for that career. Use some of the information from this packet to help you explain.

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The Whats of Your Career The Now WhatNow that you know more about your career and why you would make a good t, you are ready to make a plan. How are you going to get there? Design a plan that tells what you will need to do starting now in order to have a career in your chosen area. You may choose to present your plan in any way you would like. (Some Examples: Prezi, PowerPoint, Chart, Poster, Graphic Organizer, or your own idea) Here are some things you might want to include in your plan. What skills will you need to learn? What activities will you need to be involved in or take? In what classes will you need to study hard? Which colleges offer the degree you need in order to participate in your career? What obstacles might prevent you from being able to have a career of your choice?

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The Whats of Your Career What I Learned About Myself...

After participating in this unit, what have you learned about yourself? Do you feel like you understand yourself better now? Why or why not?

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