1. Monday

2. “Would you tell me please which way I ought to walk from here?” That depends a good deal on here you want to get to,” said the Cat. “I don’t care much where – “ said Alice. “Then it doesn’t matter which way to walk,” said the Cat. How does that passage relate to the idea of BEGIN WITH THE END IN MIND?

3. Today’s Agenda: Monday Nov 3, 2014 Assignments Due: I will plan for my future by beginning with the end in mind. Objective: How can I develop personal awareness of my strengths and skills and utilize them to be an effective learner? Essential Question: 1.Thursday – Tutorial Forms DUE 2.Friday – Binder Checks 3.Friday – TYPED Mission Statements DUE 1.Warm-up 2.Read through the first part of Habit #2: Begin with the end in mind 3.Begin to work on your Mission Statement

4. Habit #2 Begin with the End in Mind

5. tried to put together a puzzle without seeing the finished picture?

6. tried to build a house without blueprints?

7. tried bake without a recipe?

8. tried to travel to a new place without using a map?

9. tried to become a successful adult without a plan?

10. What do all of these examples have in common? What does it mean to begin with the end in mind?

11. You are at a critical crossroads in life and the paths you choose now can affect you forever.

12. 450 Sheep Jump to Their Deaths in Turkey Friday, July 8, 2005 9:59 PM EDT The Associated Press First one sheep jumped to its death. Then stunned Turkish shepherds, who had left the herd to graze while they had breakfast, watched as nearly 1,500 others followed, each leaping off the same cliff, Turkish media reported.

13. Read about beginning with the end in mind on pages 74-83 in the book entitled The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens by Sean Covey.

14. What is a Personal Mission Statement? A personal mission statement is a brief description of who you are, what you want to focus on, what you want to accomplish, and who you want to become in a particular area of your life over the next one to three years. It is a way to focus your energy, actions, behaviors, and decisions towards the things that are most important to you.

15. Examples of Mission Statements Chandler High School Mission Statement: The mission of Chandler High School is to create a quality educational environment which respects our diverse learning community by developing partnerships among community, parents, staff, and students to maximize potential and promote lifelong learning in every student for success in the 21 st century.

16. Examples of Mission Statements

17. Walmart’s Mission Statement: "to help people save money so they can live better."

18. Examples of Mission Statements “AVID’s mission is to close the achievement gap by preparing all students for college readiness and success in a global society.”

19. Examples of Mission Statements “My mission in life is to do everything to the best of my ability and to bring praise to my creator.”

20. Examples of Mission Statements

21. Wendy's Mission Statement: QUALITY IS OUR RECIPE - We don't cut corners on our products, service, or employees! TREAT EVERYONE WITH RESPECT - Be genuine and kind and lend each other a helping hand! DO THE RIGHT THING - Honesty and integrity are rules we live by! PROFIT MEANS GROWTH - Teamwork is the key to our success! GIVE BACK - Make your community better every day!

22. Examples of Mission Statements

28. Mission Statements Reflect What You Believe https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aRG4ySdi_aE Running Time: 1:44

29. Silent Reading Read about personal mission statements on pages 81-83 & pages 90 - 103 in the book entitled The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens by Sean Covey. Create your own mission statement

30. On Your Own

31. Tuesday

32.  Read the following poem and write 2-3 sentences about what you think it means: The tree that never had to fight For sun and sky and air and light, But stood out in the open plain And always got its share of rain, Never became a forest king But lived and died a scrubby thing… Good timber does not grow with ease, The stronger wind, the stronger trees.

33. Today’s Agenda: 1.Warm-up 2.The Great Discovery 3.Goal Setting Tuesday Nov 4, 2014 Assignments Due: Objective: Essential Question: 1.Thursday – Tutorial Forms DUE 2.Friday – Binder Checks 3.Friday – TYPED Mission Statements DUE How can I develop personal awareness of my strengths and skills and utilize them to be an effective learner. I will plan for my future by beginning with the end in mind.

34. Thursday

35. On Tuesday, we read about a woman who gathered up the courage to leave an abusive relationship. To BEGIN WITH THE END IN MIND on what kind of relationship she wanted to have in the future, she made a list of qualities in a future relationship/spouse. List 10 qualities YOU want in a relationship

36. Today’s Agenda: 1.Warm-up 2.Tutorial groups 3.Finish Personal and Career goals and turn into class basket 4.Make sure your binders and planners are ready for binder checks tomorrow Thursday Nov 6, 2014 Assignments Due: I will actively participate in a tutorial. Objective: How do I prepare and participate in a tutorial? Essential Question: 1.Thursday – Tutorial Forms DUE 2.Friday – Binder Checks 3.Friday – TYPED Mission Statements DUE and 2 Goals (if you do not finish in class today)

37. Friday

38.  Place typed Mission Statement into the class basket Imagine that you overheard your closest friend talking about you and describing you to someone else. What do you think they would day? What about your parents? What about your teachers?

39. Today’s Agenda: 1.Warm-up 2.Epitaph/Eulogy Activity 3.End of the week review - write 3 NEW things you learned this week on your warm-up paper Friday Nov 7, 2014 Assignments Due: I will plan for my future by beginning with the end in mind. Objective: Essential Question: 1.TODAY – Binder Checks 2.TODAY– TYPED Mission Statements DUE and 2 Goals should be in the basket How can I develop personal awareness of my strengths and skills and utilize them to be an effective learner.

40. Turn into the basket on your way out! Instead of an acrostic: List 3 NEW things you learned this week in ANY of your classes