Quote Do Now Slides
Daily Do Now
5-Minute Routine
Quote of the Day
Whenever you see a quote on the board, write 2 simple sentences in your notebook:
1
Plain Words What does it literally say?
2
Life Lesson What advice is it giving?
Your Daily Formula
The 2 Sentence Starters
1
Sentence 1: The Literal Meaning
"In plain words, this quote means that..."
2
Sentence 2: The Life Lesson
"The deeper advice is that we should..."
Tip: Keep these two sentence starters visible in your notebook every day!
Teacher Model
Quick 30-Second Example
Quote:
"If Plan A doesn't work, just remember the alphabet has 25 more letters."
Sentence 1 (Plain Words): In plain words, this quote means that if your first plan fails, you still have 25 other letters to try.
Sentence 2 (Life Lesson): The deeper advice is that we should never give up after one mistake because we always have backup choices.
Total writing time: Just 2 to 3 minutes!
Do Now: Your Turn
Write in Your Notebook
Silent Writing Time 4:00
Today's Quote:
"Mistakes are proof that you are trying."
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"In plain words, this quote means that when people make mistakes, they are..."
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"The deeper advice is that we should not feel bad about mistakes because..."
When finished, turn to your partner and read your 2 sentences! Quick & Simple!
