Leadership- Remote 7th graders Assignments

Open the attachment "Workbook page 24" and read about Self-Concept to review the main points. Then, tell me what sentence you think is the MOST important from page. 24 and why. Here's a set of sentence stems to guide your thinking and response.

I think the most important sentence on page 24 is " "
This is the most important sentence because...

Being a leader entails many different skills. In your opinion, what is a skill that starts with the letter "L" that good leaders must have? State the skill and tell me why. Type your response in the answer box to the right.

Use complete sentences to receive full credit for today's question. This question will be used a daily points in the grade book.

If you are a remote learner, you must answer this question before midnight to be counted present for today's class.

Open the attachment "Workbook page 27" and read about Self-Confidence to review the main points. Then, tell me what sentence you think is the MOST important from page 27 and why. Here's a set of sentence stems to guide your thinking and response.

I think the most important sentence on page 27 is ""
This is the most important sentence because...

Write your strengths, cut out on dotted line and make yourself some positive bracelets. Decorate it if you wish. Have fun with this assignment. Nothing to turn in unless you want to send a photo of you wearing your new bracelet.

There are several qualities one must have to become a great leader. Some of those include the ability to inspire, the ability to delegate, commitment, and confidence. Which of these qualities do you think is the most important one for a leader? Write an essay explaining why you chose that one quality.

Explain the importance of effective non-verbal behaviors such as posture, movement, gestures, facial expressions, and eye contact while delivering a speech.

Fill out the form. Use Kami so you can write on the paper.

Name a well known leader. What leadership qualities do you think he/she possesses?

Read and then do the assignment at the bottom of the page.

Tell why a leader must focus on internal things, such as warmth, kindness, authority, knowledge, position, and genuineness.

Answer the questions at the very bottom of the page.

How can you present yourself to others in a way that demonstrates self-confidence?

fill out the true colors worksheet.

If you were a leader of a research team, and your team invented a time travel machine. How far into the future or past would you go? What 4 items would you take with you? What would you instruct your team to research? What kind of specialty would each of your team members have?

How can you present yourself to others in a way that demonstrates self-confidence?

read the article and view the videos

Why is it important for leaders to be able to reframe their negative experiences?

Describe a person with self-confidence. Why would this person make a good leader?

Yesterday was about self-concept. This one is self-confidence.

Answer the questions under the title of EMPOWER.Use Kami extension if you need to.
View the short video on "Values Optimism"

What does a positive self - concept have to do with being a leader?

Can answer this in private comment if you wish.

You’re in a store with your friend when you see him steal a candy bar and some gum. You think he might get caught and don’t want to get in trouble just by being with him. What do you do?

Use Kami extension if you can in order to write on this form.

Use Kami extension to fill out this paper. copy the link and email it to me.

Your best friend starts making fun of the new kid in school because her clothes are somewhat old fashioned and out of style. What do you do or say to your friend? Would you stand up and publicly say something or would you wait until you were alone with your friend and confront her? Or would you say nothing for fear of losing her friendship? Choose an answer and write an essay defending why you would handle the situation that particular way.

Use this time today and tomorrow during our class time to use for catching up on your late work. Come see me during 8th period virtual class if you have any questions. I will be online during that time if you need me.
Ask yourself questions like..., did you turn in your first Speech? Did you do your IXL on the Government in Level E?
Have you recorded your 2nd speech? Have you turned it in? Make sure you go to Classwork and scroll down to check on your past assignments.
Due date is tomorrow. The grades or I's have to be turned in so that the office can get the report cards made. If you get busy, you can do it!! :)

Someone in your class throws a crumpled-up paper at the teacher when her back is turned. No one admits to doing it, so the teacher decides that one half of the class (the side of the room from where the paper obviously was thrown) must come in during recess as punishment. You lucked out since you are in the half of the class that does NOT have to miss recess. Do you think the punishment is fair? If yes, would you think it was fair if you sat on the other side of the classroom?

* Warmup: Have you ever been put in a position of leadership? How did you do? Write an essay telling about your experience.

*Your Speech is to be turned in today. It is a major grade. I have already sent you papers out on the subject and a planning worksheet for you to organize your thoughts for your speech.
* WARNING; Many of you have not turned in your 1st Speech, and many other assignments. You will get an INCOMPLETE on your report card if you have not turned in your assignments. Some of you still haven't done your IXL on Level E Section E #1-4 Government.
** So be responsible, get busy, and start getting them completed and turned in.** Make sure you use the KAMI extension if you have to write on a worksheet that I have sent out. You have until Wednesday Oct 7 at 7pm to turn in late work.

What if anything did you learn from this plan?

Someone in your class has been bullying you (calling you names, shoving you against lockers, knocking your books out of your hand,) to the point where you know you have to do something about it. How would you handle it, without resorting to violence or retaliation through something like cyber bullying?
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*Your Speech is to be turned in tomorrow at the latest. It is a major grade. I have already sent you papers out on the subject and a planning worksheet for you to organize your thoughts for your speech.
* WARNING; Many of you have not turned in your 1st Speech, and many other assignments. You will get an INCOMPLETE on your report card if you have not turned in your assignments. Some of you still haven't done your IXL on Level E Section E #1-4 Government.
** So be responsible, get busy, and start getting them completed and turned in.** Make sure you use the KAMI extension if you have to write on a worksheet that I have sent out. You have until Wednesday Oct 7 at 7pm to turn in late work.

Why is it so important for kids to be popular in middle school?

Why is it so important for kids to be popular in middle school?

Be honest with yourself as you rate yourself.

worksheet

Do you think it is more important to be popular or respected by your peers? If you chose popular, do you think that will change when you become an adult?

Everyone of us has succumbed to peer pressure at one time or another in our lives. Write about a time when you did something wrong because you felt pressured to do it. Do you consider the person who convinced you to do this wrong thing a leader, even if he or she led you in a bad way?

Everyone of us has succumbed to peer pressure at one time or another in our lives. Write about a time when you did something wrong because you felt pressured to do it. Do you consider the person who convinced you to do this wrong thing a leader,,even if he/she led you in a bad way?

When a pack of wolves travel, the older and sicker wolves walk in front. They set the pace for the walk. The next group of wolves are the strongest. They are there to protect the front group from an attack. The middle group is protected because directly behind them are more strong wolves. The absolute last wolf is the leader. Why is do they instinctively set it up that way? Why is the leader in the back?

Fill out worksheet. You man need to use Kami in order to write on the paper.

When a pack of wolves travel, the older and sicker wolves walk in front. They set the pace for the walk. The next group of wolves are the strongest. They are there to protect the front group from an attack. The middle group is protected because directly behind them are more strong wolves. The absolute last wolf is the leader.

What are 3 ways you can show in order to make a good impression?

Read the attached information about what is expected about your PROJECT.

Remember to share your Google Slides with me if you do it on there.
Remember to label the websites you got information from at the end of the report.

Why is it so important to be intentional when making a first impression?

Goals for the Course
Fill out the form and send it back to me.
If you have a school computer, use Kami so that you can write on the paper. It is very simple.

Sorry about my incomplete instructions. Anyway, it is to write a note to someone in the community or could be someone from a local group/club that you see characteristics of a good leader. It is a nice way of letting them know how you respect and appreciate them as a leader. If you are a couple of days late it will not be held against you on your grade.
Ms. Weeks

When was a time when you made a bad first impression? What could you have done differently?

Read through this assignment and write a short letter to someone who

How is the ability to develop healthy relationships critical to being a good leader?

Why is your first impression important when going to a job interview?

If you took a trip to the future in a time machine, what 4 items would you take with you?

Note:
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS TIME AND WORK ON PUTTING YOUR PROJECT TOGETHER ON GOOGLE SLIDES.

Name 3 things( behaviors, characterization) that makes a leader a great leader.

What is the one character flaw you would like to work on this year to improve?

Today will be speech writing. You may wish to rehearse your speech after you fill out your worksheet. Put all the areas together for a successful speech.
Next week you will do a speech about 1 minute to 1 1/2 minutes long.
Remember to speak slowly and louder. Do not whisper your speech, but on the other hand, don't yell your speech out.
Take deep breaths before beginning your speech. Practice, Practice, and more practice rehearsing your speech.
You will need to record your speech and send it to me OR give it during class. We can discuss about scheduling time during class, so not everyone will need to arrive at the same time or the same day.
Remember it will be a test grade, but I will go easy on you for this first time. :)

Name 4 things in which you can improve your day today.

Are the habits you are forming today in alignment with the goals you have for tomorrow? Explain

Use the Speech Planning Worksheet to help you formulate your speech that is due tomorrow.
Your speech "All About Me" is due on Wednesday. Either you record it and send it, or come to virtual class and do your speech. It is only 1 1/2 minutes long. This is a MAJOR grade. So do your best.

How does tolerance influence a person to be a good leader and person?

Take one of these questions and write about it. Please use complete sentences.
1. What is something you want to be successful at? (It can be anything- for example; a chef, known to be an honest and a good person, writer, painter, successful rancher, doctor, own my own business, etc.)
2. What is it going to take(steps) in order to achieve your goal(s)?
3. How can your attitude and work ethic truly influence your success or failure?

This form may help you organize your thoughts for your speech.

Ms. Weeks video

If you woke up one morning and discovered you turned into an animal, what animal would it be and what about that animal made you choose it?

Write about: : “The gifts and talents you have behind you are greater than any task that lies ahead of you!”

Write about: Why will attitude keep you from being successful?

Create a collage all about you. It can be on regular paper, or construction paper or do it in slides. Whatever is easiest for you.

Create a collage all about you. It can be on regular paper, or construction paper or do it in slides. Whatever is easiest for you.

What does not putting people down have to do with being a leader?

write about the following in at least 1 paragraph

What is something you want to be successful at?
What is it going to take to get your goal?

write about the following in at least 1 paragraph

What is something you want to be successful at?
What is it going to take to get your goal?

write: 1 paragraph
There are 2 groups of people in the world. One group to lead, and the other group makes it possible for them. Which one do you want to be in?

Everyone will need to participate with forming a social contract. Those who attend virtual Leadership class on Wednesday, September 2nd, we will discuss what to put out for Social Contract.
Those students who will not be able to attend Virtual class, you will need to send me 2 ideas you would like to add to the Social Contract.
Discussion on creating a collage.

Write: What's the difference between those who do well and those who truly excel?

Read over article and be prepared to discuss in virtual.
Write about 2 things the article talks about and your opinion about it.
Make sure you do the warm up/Attendance daily!!

Read over article and be prepared to discuss in virtual.
Write about 2 things the article talks about and your opinion about it.
Make sure you do the warm up/Attendance daily!!

Answer this question within 1 paragraph.

What makes a good leader vs. a bad leader?

Fill out the form

due today (August 31st) before midnight
After viewing the CDC Handwashing video, list 2 major areas that the CDC
is important for handwashing.