# Week 04 — Strengths & Growth Mindset
**Unit 1: Lead Yourself • Domain I**
**Essential Question:** What am I good at — and what can I grow?
**Key Performance:** Strengths Inventory + 6-week Growth Plan.

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## Day 1 — What Comes Easy to You?
**Objective:** SWBAT identify 3 personal strengths from peer and self evidence.
**Do-Now (5):** "What do people thank you for?" • **Circle (5):** Single word. • **Mini-Lesson (10):** Strength = pattern of energy + result. Not "what I'm best at" but "what gives me energy *and* helps others." • **Practice (25):** Strength sort using a 24-card deck (Values-in-Action style); peer mirror — partner names 3 strengths they see in you. • **Close (5):** Top 3, journaled.

## Day 2 — Fixed vs Growth Mindset
**Objective:** SWBAT recognize fixed-mindset self-talk and reframe it.
**Do-Now (5):** "A time I gave up because I thought I 'wasn't a ___ person.'" • **Circle (5):** Roses/thorns. • **Mini-Lesson (10):** Dweck mindset basics — *not* "try harder," but "what's the strategy?" • **Practice (25):** Reframe lab — students write 5 fixed-mindset statements they hear themselves say; trade with a partner; partner reframes each. • **Close (5):** Pick one to put on your phone background.

## Day 3 — The Growth Edge
**Objective:** SWBAT name one growth edge connected to their Week-1 RLP goal.
**Do-Now (5):** Re-read your Week-1 goal. Honest temperature check. • **Circle (5):** "One thing I'm avoiding because it's hard." • **Mini-Lesson (10):** Growth edge = skill that scares you a little but matters a lot. • **Practice (25):** Each student picks one edge, defines what *practice* looks like (frequency, partner, feedback). • **Close (5):** Edge + practice → journal.

## Day 4 — Build the 6-Week Growth Plan
**Objective:** SWBAT write a plan with weekly milestones and an accountability partner.
**Do-Now (5):** "Who in this class do I trust to hold me accountable?" • **Circle (5):** Check-in. • **Mini-Lesson (10):** Plan = Goal + 3 weekly milestones + partner + check-in cadence + how I'll know it worked. • **Practice (25):** Draft + pair with accountability partner (mutual). • **Close (5):** Sign each other's plans.

## Day 5 — Friday Circle: First Habit Tracker Launch
**Do-Now (5):** Set up your habit tracker (paper or app). • **Circle (20):** Each student names their one Growth Edge and their Accountability Partner. (Build social commitment.) • **Practice (15):** Portfolio upload + first habit check-in (it's day 1, but practice the move). • **Close (5):** Leader of the Week.

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## Assessment
4-pt rubric on Growth Plan: **Honest edge • Specific practice • Partner accountability • Measurable success criteria.**
## Differentiation
ML/EL — provide bilingual strengths vocabulary cards. Stretch — students may design their own habit-tracking system instead of using template.
## Sub Plan
Day 2 reframe lab is the highest-yield sub-friendly day; reorder if needed.
## Stretch & Swap
Pair this week with school counselor classroom visit on CliftonStrengths or YouthTruth survey data.