Choices 11Mrs. Vroman

MID TERM REVIEW

Mid Term Weight

10% of your grade

Mid Term Layout

Section I: Vocabulary (40 Points)

Section II: 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens (30 Points)

Section III: Short Essay (30 Points)

SECTION 1VOCABULARY

Section 1: Vocabulary Character:

Qualities or traits. A person with high character has integrity, maturity and consistency.

Habits:Things we do consistently; things we do on “auto pilot”.

Paradigm:The way we think about and see things.

Section 1: Vocabulary Principle:

A general fundamental truth; natural law. Be Proactive:

Think before one acts and take responsibility for the choice made.

Synergy:Two or more people producing more together than they could have done separately; based on valuing differences.

Section 1: Vocabulary Goal:

A specific thing that you are trying to accomplish by a certain time.

Self-awareness:Understanding why you feel the way you do.

Personal Mission Statement:A personal credo or motto that states what your life is about. It is like a blueprint for your life.

Section 1: Vocabulary Be Reactive:

To make choices based on feelings, moods and emotions.

Role:The position you occupy in relation to another;

Lose-lose:People with this paradigm approach differences with fear. They avoid conflicts, which therefore cannot be resolved, and everybody loses.

Section 1: Vocabulary Lose-Win:

People with this attitude are easily intimidated and easily give in or go along with others; they fail to assert their own thoughts and feelings.

Win-Lose:These people achieve what they want at the expense of others.

Win-Win:These people believe that anyone can win; there is more than enough to go around for everyone, when each person’s interests and needs are understood and respected.

Section 1: Vocabulary Paradigm Shift:

When we change the way we think about or see things.

Diversity:Showing a variety of differences among things or people.

Effective:Getting what you want over and over again.

Section 1: Vocabulary Self Respect

Proper esteem or regard for the dignity of one's character

CooperationAn act or instance of working or acting together for a common purpose or benefit

ParticipationThe act of taking part, as in some action or attempt

Section 1: Vocabulary Communication

The imparting or interchange of thoughts, opinions, or information by speech, writing, or signs

ListeningMake an effort to hear something; to pay attention

Self EsteemA realistic respect for or favorable impression of oneself

Self EfficacyConfidence in the ability to cope with life’s challenges; leads to a sense of control over one’s life.

Section 1: Vocabulary Integrity

Adherence to moral and ethical principles; soundness of moral character; honesty

Honesty:Truthfulness, sincerity, or frankness

ObjectiveNot influenced by personal feelings, interpretations, or prejudice; based on facts; unbiased

Section 1: Vocabulary Subjective

Existing in the mind; belonging to the thinking subject (opinion) rather than to the object of thought

EfficientPerforming or functioning in the best possible manner with the least waste of time and effort; having and using requisite knowledge, skill, and industry; competent; capable

ProcrastinationTo defer action; delay

SECTION 27 HABITS

What are the 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens?

Habit 1: Be Proactive. Take responsibility

for your life.

Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind.

Define your mission and goals in life.

Habit 3: Put First Things First.

Prioritize, and do the most important

things first.

Habit 4: Think Win-Win. Have an everyone-can-

win attitude.

Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to Be

Understood. Listen to people

sincerely.

Habit 6: Synergize. Work together to achieve

more.

Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw. Renew yourself regularly.

Habit 1: Be Proactive Listen to your

language Victimitius

virus Proactive pays Circle of

control Setbacks to

triumphs

reactive

proactive

Habit 2: Begin With the End In Mind Crossroads Who’s leading?

Personal mission statement

Your talents Three watch outs

Labels All over syndrome Wrong wall

Begin With the End In Mind Go for goal

Count the cost Put it in pen Just do it! Use momentous

moments Rope up

Goals in action Weakness to

strengths

Habit 3: Put First Things First

Pack more into life Procrastinator Prioritizer Yes-man Slacker

Use a planner (agenda!) Rocks story

ProcrastinatorPrioritizer

Slacker Yes-Man

Habit 4: Think Win-Win Win-lose,

totem pole Lose-win,

doormat Lose-lose,

downward spiral Win-win,

all you can eat buffet

Habit 5: Seek First to Understand , Then

to Be Understood

5 poor listening styles: Space out Pretender Selective Word Self-centered

Judge probe

Habit 6: Synergize Synergy is

everywhere Celebrate

differences All a minority of

one Roadblocks Stick up for

diversity

Synergize Getting into

synergy Define problem

(or better – OPPORTUNITY!)

Their way My way Brainstorm High way

Teamwork and synergy

Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw Balance is better Take time for a

time-out

What are the 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens?

Habit 1: Be Proactive. Take responsibility

for your life.

Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind.

Define your mission and goals in life.

Habit 3: Put First Things First.

Prioritize, and do the most important

things first.

Habit 4: Think Win-Win. Have an everyone-can-

win attitude.

Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to Be

Understood. Listen to people

sincerely.

Habit 6: Synergize. Work together to achieve

more.

Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw. Renew yourself regularly.

SECTION 3SHORT ESSAY

Practice Makes Perfect

We are going to grade each other’s Volusia County Writes Essays as

practice

Criteria Paragraphs should be five

structured sentences each; no choppy, short sentences.

Start each paragraph with different transitional words.

Recheck for errors in sentence structure, word usage, punctuation and spelling.

Transition Words

helps papers read more smoothly.  They provide logical organization and understandabilityand improve the connections and transitions between thoughts

Examples Addition:

also, again, as well as, besides, coupled with, furthermore, in addition, likewise, moreover, similarly Consequence:

accordingly, as a result, consequently, for this reason, for this purpose, hence, otherwise, so then, subsequently, therefore, thus, thereupon, wherefore

Generalizing:as a rule, as usual, for the most part,generally, generally speaking, ordinarily, usually

Exemplifying:chiefly, especially, for instance, in particular, markedly, namely, particularly,  including, specifically, such as

Illustration:for example, for instance, for one thing, as an illustration, illustrated with, as an example, in this case

Emphasisabove all, chiefly, with attention to, especially, particularly, singularly

Similarity:comparatively, coupled with, correspondingly, identically, likewise, similar, moreover, together with

Exception:aside from, barring, besides, except, excepting, excluding, exclusive of, other than, outside of, save

Restatement:in essence, in other words, namely, that is, that is to say, in short, in brief, to put it differently

Instructions for Peer Grading Make a grid 4x5 on

the essay (use another piece of paper if necessary)

Write YOUR name above the grid

It should look like this

P1

P2

P3

P4

P5

P1 Are there 5 Sentences?(Make a check for each one)

Are there 3 points/examples?(Make a check for each one)

**Check here for # of spelling errors**

P2 Are there 5 Sentences?

Is the point restated?(Check if Yes)

Are there 3 supporting points?

P3 Are there 5 Sentences?

Is the point restated?(Check if Yes)

Are there 3 supporting points?

P4 Are there 5 Sentences?

Is the point restated?(Check if Yes)

Are there 3 supporting points?

P5 Are there 5 Sentences?

Is the introduction restated?(Check if Yes)

Is there a closing statement?(Check if Yes)

Criteria Are there 5 paragraphs in your

essay?Yes or no?

First paragraph: introduction of the topic you are writing about

Are there at least 5 sentences?

Are there 3 reasons?

CriteriaSecond paragraphThird paragraphFourth paragraph Is the first good reason restated? Are there supporting examples? Are there at least five sentences?

CriteriaLast paragraph Is the introduction restated? Are there at least five sentences? Is there a closing statement?

Short Essay This section is worth 30 points (or 30%) There does not need to be an intro/closing

paragraph, but the paragraphs should make sense when read together.

They must fit the criteria of a paragraph that we’ve just reviewed.

6 of the 30 points (20%) of your grade will be based on spelling and grammar.

We will grade together as a class.

Section 3: Short Essay

I am in charge of my life. I will show that I am in charge by…

Section 3: Short Essay

What things do I need to set in place to reach my goals?

Section 3: Short Essay

Name three of the seven habits that are most relevant to you in your life right now. Give examples of how you are following these habits and/or the steps you need to take to develop these habits.

Section 3: Short Essay

We spoke extensively about values in class. What values do you think employers look for? Why is it important to have values in the workplace? How do you think your values will affect your job retention? Give three examples.

Section 3: Short Essay

Explain why Synergy is essential for success in school, work and your personal life. Give an example for each.

GOOD LUCK!