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Lesson
We will
review blueprint updates
review the new 4DX Google Forms
I will
update the master blueprint from my senior project
create the weekly lead measures
Strategy
Measurable & Trackable
Readings
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Activity
#19 - Bell Work
#20 - Blueprint Update
#21 - Quarter 1 Reflection
Lesson
We Will:
Analyze the qualities of a good mentor as presented in Kipling’s poem “If.”
Compare these qualities to those of poor or harmful mentorship using textual and real-life examples.
I Will:
Identify and explain specific lines that model positive mentorship.
Evaluate how the poem's message reflects the responsibilities of a mentor.
Create a comparison between a good mentor and a bad mentor using textual evidence and personal insight.
Goals
Learn the website and class expectations
Characterize good and bad mentors
Notes
Characterization = STEAL
Activities
#1 - Bell Work
#2 - Qualities of Good vs. Bad Mentorship
Lesson
We will
learn how to plan, organize, and present a persuasive community project pitch for principal approval.
identify and apply persuasive techniques—logos, pathos, ethos—to make our pitch compelling.
practice professional presentation skills to communicate our ideas clearly and confidently.
create a complete project proposal that includes purpose, plan, resources, and community impact.
I will
clearly explain my project idea, its purpose, and how it benefits the community.
use facts, emotional connections, and credibility to persuade my audience.
prepare a realistic plan of action with a timeline and list of resources needed.
anticipate possible concerns and address them in my pitch.
speak confidently, make eye contact, and present my proposal professionally.
submit my completed project pitch handout to support my verbal presentation.
Strategy
Persuasive techniques
Public speaking
Readings
Notes on the assignment
Activity
#3 - Daily Task
#4 - Project Pitch with Mr. Flood (or committee)
Lesson
We will
practice presenting our senior project ideas clearly and confidently.
use persuasive techniques (ethos, pathos, logos) to strengthen our pitches.
provide and receive constructive feedback to improve our presentations.
focus on professional tone, body language, and eye contact while speaking.
prepare to answer potential questions from the principal with clarity.
I will
speak with confidence and avoid filler words.
organize my pitch with a clear beginning, middle, and end.
use specific details to show the value and purpose of my project.
practice active listening when others are giving feedback.
revise my pitch based on peer and teacher suggestions.
show respect, professionalism, and enthusiasm while presenting.
Strategy
Outline Key Points – Keep it simple: Problem → Solution → Benefits → Next Steps.
Practice Timing – Rehearse so you stay within 2–3 minutes (or assigned time limit).
Anticipate Questions – Brainstorm possible objections and prepare clear answers.
Project Confidence – Stand tall, make eye contact, and speak with energy.
Be Clear & Concise – Avoid rambling; focus on your strongest points.
Show Enthusiasm – Let your passion for the project come through naturally.
Use Professional Language – Avoid slang; speak as if you’re in a job interview.
Invite Questions – End by welcoming feedback from the principal.
Readings
Your personal pitch
Activity
#5 - Bell Work
#6 - Pitch Rehearsal
Lesson
We will
learn and apply the Four Disciplines of Execution (4DX) to plan, manage, and complete our senior projects by focusing on one clear goal, taking consistent action, tracking progress, and holding each other accountable.
I will
choose a Wildly Important Goal (WIG) for my project, act on specific lead measures each week, keep my scoreboard updated, and take responsibility for my progress through weekly accountability check-ins.
Strategy
4DX
WIG
Lead & Lag measures
Scoreboard
Accountability
Readings
4DX Notes
Activity
#7 - Bell Work
#8 - The 4 Disciplines of Execution
Lesson
We will
meet weekly to honestly review our progress toward our WIG.
update our scoreboard so everyone can clearly see where we stand.
hold one another accountable for completing our lead measures.
celebrate wins, learn from setbacks, and adjust our actions if needed.
I will
come prepared to share my progress from the past week.
update my personal lead measures on the scoreboard.
reflect on whether my actions helped move the team toward our WIG.
commit to 2-3 specific lead measures for the upcoming week.
Strategy
Actions
Divide and conquer
Readings
4 DX Notes
Activity
#9 - Bell Work
#10 - 4DX Weekly Check-in and Set-up
“The autumn leaves blew over the moonlit pavement in such a way as to make the girl who was moving there seem fixed to a sliding walk, letting the motion of the wind and the leaves carry her forward."
— Ray Bradbury, Fahrenheit 451
Lesson
We will
create a clear and detailed plan that explains the purpose, goals, and outcomes of our Senior Projects.
break down the project into manageable steps with resources and timelines that make success possible.
identify challenges we might face and develop strategies to overcome them.
connect our project blueprints directly to our calendars so that each step has a deadline.
hold ourselves and each other accountable by setting clear expectations and checkpoints.
I will
identify specific goals and outcomes that will define the success of my project.
outline the steps needed to complete my project and list the resources I will need.
anticipate challenges and create realistic solutions to stay on track.
design a project calendar that matches my blueprint and includes clear deadlines.
commit to staying accountable by reviewing and updating my plan throughout the year.
Strategy
6P Rule
Readings
Various Text
Activity
#11 - Daily Task
#12 - Master Blueprint
#13 - IXL: 680+ Informational & Ideas Text Evidence
Lesson
We will identify and design measurable lead measures that directly drive progress toward our goals.
I will create three specific, trackable actions I can take this week that will predict success on my project.
Strategy
Step 5: Make Them Measurable & Trackable
Convert behaviors into numbers that can be counted.
Readings
4DX Notes
Activity
#14 - Daily Task
#15 - Lead Measures
“I can’t stand the word empathy, actually. I think empathy is a made-up, new-age term, and it does a lot of damage. I much prefer the word compassion, and I much prefer the word sympathy. Empathy is where you try to feel someone’s pain and sorrows as if they’re your own. Compassion allows for understanding.”
— Charlie Kirk
Lesson
We Will:
analyze the plot, characters, and themes of The Devil and Daniel Webster to understand how the story reflects American values.
examine how symbolism, character traits, and rhetoric strengthen the themes of good versus evil and American identity.
I Will:
explain in writing how the story uses characters and events to show the importance of justice and patriotism.
create a character analysis, symbolism map, or speech breakdown that demonstrates how Benét’s story communicates deeper meaning.
Strategy
STEAL - for characterization
__________ + ____________________________ = _____________________
Topic + Author's thoughts on topic = Thematic Statement
____________ + ____________ + _____________
Symbolism + Explanation + Significance
Readings
"The Devil and Daniel Webster" by Stephen Vincent Benet (1898-1943)
Activity
#16 - Daily Task
#17 - "The Devil and Daniel Webster"
#18 - IXL: Analyze short stories: set 2