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7th/8th Grade Habits of the Mind I CAN Statements

Habits of the Mind Icon Motto I Can Statement My Example

I believe my understanding of this

Habit of the Mind is a... (Novice) 1

(Apprentice) 2 (Proficient) 3

(Distinguished) 4

Persistence Stick to it!

I can demonstrate persistence. I persevere in tasks through to completion. I remain focused on tasks and look for ways to reach a goal even when I am

stuck.My Understanding

1 - 2 - 3 - 4

Managing Impulsivity Take your time!

I can take my time and I think before acting. I remain calm,

thoughtful and reflective.My Understanding

1 - 2 - 3 - 4

Listening with Empathy and

Understanding Understand

others!

I can devote mental energy to another person's thoughts and

ideas. I make an effort toperceive another's point of view

and emotionsMy Understanding

1 - 2 - 3 - 4

Thinking FlexiblyLook at it another

Way!

I can change my perspective and generate alternatives as well as consider a variety of

options.My Understanding

1 - 2 - 3 - 4






(Distinguished) 4

Thinking about your thinking: Metacognition

Know your knowing!

I can be aware of my own thoughts, strategies, feelings

and actions and theireffects on others.

My Understanding 1 - 2 - 3 - 4

Striving for Accuracy Check it again!

I can strive to always do my best. I set high standards for

myself and I check for ways to improve constantly.


Applying Past Knowledge

Use what you learn!

I can access my prior knowledge and work to transfer knowledge beyond the situation

in which it was learned.My Understanding

1 - 2 - 3 - 4

Questioning and Problem Solving

How do you know?

I can have a questioning attitude that is respectful in my

classes. I know what data are needed

and I develop questioning strategies to produce those

data. I find problems to solve.My Understanding

1 - 2 - 3 - 4






(Distinguished) 4

Thinking and Communicating with Clarity and

Precision Be clear!

I can strive foraccurate communication in both written and oral form; avoiding

over generalizations, distortions, deletions and

exaggerations.My Understanding

1 - 2 - 3 - 4

Gathering Data Through All

SensesUse your natural

pathways!

I can pay attention to the world around me and gather data through all of my senses.


Creating, Imagining and

InnovatingTry a different

Way!I can generate new and novelideas, fluency and originality


Responding with Wonderment and

AweHave fun figuring

it out!

I can find theworld as an awesome and

mysterious entity. I can be intrigued with phenomena and the beauty that surrounds me.







(Distinguished) 4

Taking Responsible Risks Venture out!

I can be adventuresome; living on the edge of my competence

in a respectful manner. I try new things constantly and in a

responsible manner.My Understanding

1 - 2 - 3 - 4

Finding Humor Laugh a little!

I can find the whimsical, incongruous and unexpected things in life and laugh. I am

able to laugh at myself.My Understanding

1 - 2 - 3 - 4

Thinking Independently Work together!

I can work in and learnfrom others in reciprocal

situations. I can demonstrate team work.


Remaining Open to Continuous

LearningLearn from

experiences!

I can demonstratehumility and pride when

admitting that I don't know about a subject. I am able to

resist complacency.My Understanding

1 - 2 - 3 - 4

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