4.  Quote “A short saying often contains much wisdom.” Sophocles  This relates to our habit because it is a bout a simple and clear saying and if you keep it short and to the point it can go much farther than a long speech

5.  This is essential to school because you might know the right answer but word it incorrectly or in a way that people can’t understand and get it wrong.  It is an important life skill because if you were giving a presentation and kept on going on and on no one would care, but if you kept it short and to the point it would be easier to absorb the information.

8.  Quote “I believe everybody is creative, and everybody is talented. I just don't think that everybody is disciplined. I think that's a rare commodity.” Al Hirschfield  Thins relates to this habit because it talks about control of one’s self

9.  This is essential in school because sometimes students have a habit of raising their hand before the teacher is finished asking the question.  This is related to life because when you have an impulse to spend money right after you get your paycheck you need to manage it or else you won’t have money when you really need it.

12.  Quote “Success is a state of mind. If you want success, start thinking of yourself as a success.” Dr. Joyce Brothers  This relates because of thinking deeply on a subject like success can change you r attitude and might make you successful.

13.  This is important because some students just think inside the box when you should be elaborating on the ideas that are present.  This is an essential life lesson because you need to go below the surface and discovery some new idea to maybe cure cancer.

17. http://www.chsvt.org/wdp/Habits_of_Mind_Curriculu m_VT_WDP.pdf "Habits of Mind." Home - School District No. 71 (Comox Valley) - SD71 - Courtenay/Comox/Cumberland/Surrounding Areas. Web. 22 Dec. 2010..