Building a Language for Habits of Mind Here are some alternative words to use and to teach students to use

and reflect upon as they develop their Habits of Mind. Enlarge the sheets of words to A3, cut up the words, and ask students to place the words on the appropriate HoM poster or butchers paper with the Habits as titles. hey should e!plain why a word fits into a particular habit. Persisting "ever give up ireless ry and try again %tand you ground %ystematic #eliant Hang in there Managing Impulsivity hink before you act %trategic %elf*regulated 'ontrolled ake a deep breath #elentless %ustained %tamina (ndaunted enacity Enduring Hang tough $erseverance &ocused 'ontinuing )rive )iligence %tick*to*it*ness

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