Reset the Story Plan Weeks 1-5 Lesson Plan Reset the Story
Mindset Monday Plan | Weeks 1–5
Grade: 9th
Time: 30 Minutes
Why This Matters
By learning to transform limiting self-talk into actionable growth statements, students build resilience, engagement, and positive habits that support attendance and long-term success.
Five-Week Progression
Wk 1
Reset self-talk: fixed to growth reframing + habit selection.
Wk 2
Habit tracking & peer feedback on reframing.
Wk 3
Building resilience habits through challenges.
Wk 4
Reflect & adjust habits; deepen growth mindset.
Wk 5
Celebrate progress & plan next actions.
Teacher Preparation
Review Mindset Monday Slides Weeks 1–5 .
Print and cut cards for Reframing Card Sort .
Ensure each student has a copy of My First Week Check-In Journal .
Queue up Mindset Self-Assessment Quick Check on devices.
Learning Objective
Students will pinpoint a fixed-mindset thought about high school and reframe it into a growth-mindset statement paired with a specific habit to try this week.
Instructional Steps
3 min
1. Welcome & Purpose
Greet students as they enter; play soft background music.
Pose the question: “What story are you telling yourself about your first week of high school?”
Introduce the goal: recognize fixed-mindset thoughts and turn them into growth-mindset statements with habits.
7 min
2. Mini-Lesson: Mindset Reframing
Display examples on Mindset Monday Slides .
Model two reframes: “I’m not good at biology” → “I can improve in biology by reviewing my notes daily.”
Highlight how adding a specific habit makes the growth statement actionable.
8 min
3. Guided Practice: Card Sort
Distribute Reframing Card Sort sets to pairs.
Pairs match "Fixed Thoughts" with "Habit-Focused Growth" cards.
Circulate and prompt: “Why does this specific habit help reframe the thought?”
Share 1–2 examples aloud with the whole class.
7 min
4. Individual Reflection & Goal-Setting
Students open My First Week Check-In Journal .
Prompt: write one fixed-mindset thought you had this week and reframe it.
Encourage specificity: describe the habit (time, location, frequency).
5 min
5. Exit Ticket: Growth Statement
Project prompt: “In one sentence, share your new growth-mindset statement and habit.”
Students submit via quick write or Mindset Self-Assessment Quick Check .
Note: These responses inform next week’s check-in.
Mindset Monday Slides Weeks 1-5 Presentation Reset the Story
Mindset Monday: Week 1
Today's Focus:
Reframing Self-Talk
Lesson Objectives
01
Identify a fixed-mindset thought about your first week of high school.
02
Reframe it into a growth-mindset statement.
03
Attach a specific habit you can try this week.
What is Mindset?
Fixed Mindset
Belief that your abilities and intelligence are static or "stuck."
"I'm just not good at math. I'll never get it."
Growth Mindset
Belief that your skills can improve through effort, strategy, and practice.
"I can get better at math by practicing every day."
Why Add a Habit?
Actionable
Habits turn good intentions into actual movement.
Structured
They give you a clear plan: when, where, and how.
Momentum
Small habits build confidence for bigger wins.
Reframing Examples
Fixed Thought
"I'm not good at biology."
Growth + Habit
"I will review my biology notes for 10 minutes after school each day."
Fixed Thought
"I always mess up presentations."
Growth + Habit
"I will practice speaking in front of a mirror twice this week."
Guided Practice: Card Sort
1
Partner up and grab your Reframing Card Sort.
2
Sort thoughts into Fixed and Growth + Habit piles.
3
Match each fixed thought with a growth habit that reframes it.
4
Be ready to share a match and explain why it works.
Reflection Time
Open your My First Week Check-In Journal and write:
Step 1: One fixed-mindset thought you had this week.
Step 2: A growth-mindset statement including a specific habit (who, what, when, where).
Exit Ticket
In one sentence, write your new growth-mindset statement and its habit.
Submit via quick write or your device.
These feed into next week's Mindset Check!
Reframing Card Sort Activity Reframing Card Sort
Teacher: Print on cardstock if possible. Cut along dashed lines. Each pair gets one full set (8 yellow, 8 blue).
Fixed Thought
“I’m terrible at writing essays.”
Fixed Thought
“I don’t belong in advanced classes.”
Fixed Thought
“I always fail science tests.”
Fixed Thought
“I’m not creative.”
Fixed Thought
“I can’t speak up in class.”
Fixed Thought
“I hate group projects.”
Fixed Thought
“I’ll never understand this book.”
Fixed Thought
“I’m a bad athlete.”
Growth + Habit
“I will improve my essay writing by brainstorming and outlining for 5 minutes before each assignment.”
Growth + Habit
“I will ask my teacher one question each week in my advanced class to stay engaged.”
Growth + Habit
“I will study 15 minutes every evening for science quizzes using flashcards.”
Growth + Habit
“I will try one creative activity after school, such as drawing or journaling, twice this week.”
Growth + Habit
“I will prepare two discussion points and share one in class each day.”
Growth + Habit
“I will contribute one idea in group projects and set up a 5-min planning meeting with teammates.”
Growth + Habit
“I will read one chapter summary and discuss it with a friend before reading the book.”
Growth + Habit
“I will practice a sport skill drill for 10 minutes after practice to build confidence.”
My First Week Check-In Journal My First Week Check-In
Mindset Monday
Name:
Date:
1 Identify a Fixed-Mindset Thought
Write one thought you had this week that felt limiting or "fixed." (e.g., "I'm just not good at science.")
2 Impact on Feelings & Actions
How did that thought affect your mood, effort, or engagement in class?
3 The Big Reframe: Growth + Habit
Transform your thought into a growth statement with a specific habit. (e.g., "I can get better at science by reviewing my notes for 10 minutes every day.")
4 Habit Details
What? When? Where? How long?
5 Celebrate a Small Win
What's one positive thing you experienced this week—no matter how small?
6 Engagement & Attendance Goal
Name one action you will take to improve your participation or attendance next week.
Keep this journal to track your progress each Mindset Monday. Small habits lead to big changes!
Mindset Self-Assessment Quick Check Quiz Quick Check
Mindset Self-Assessment
Name: __________________________
Date: ___________________________
1
Rate your agreement with the following statement:
“I can improve my skills in my high school subjects through regular practice and effort.”
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
2
Which of the following statements best reflects a growth mindset?
I’m either good at something or I’m not; there’s no changing that.
My abilities and intelligence can develop with effort and learning.
I avoid challenges so I don’t risk failing.
Success is fixed and based on natural talent alone.
3
Write one fixed-mindset thought you had last week and describe how you reframed it into a growth-mindset statement with a specific habit.
4
How often did you complete the habit you set for yourself last week?
Never
Rarely
Sometimes
Often
Always
5
What is one action you will take this week to improve your attendance or engagement in class? Be specific (what, when, where).
