7th/8th Grade Habits of the Mind I CAN Statements

Habits of the Mind

Persistence

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Motto

I Can Statement

Stick to it!

I can demonstrate persistence.

I persevere in tasks through to
completion. I remain focused
on tasks and look for ways to
reach a goal even when I am
stuck.

My Example

I believe my
understanding of this
Habit of the Mind is a...
(Novice) 1
(Apprentice) 2
(Proficient) 3
(Distinguished) 4

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I can take my time and I think

before acting. I remain calm,
thoughtful and reflective.
Managing
Impulsivity

Listening with
Empathy and
Understanding

Thinking Flexibly

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Take your time!

Understand
others!

I can devote mental energy to

another person's thoughts and
ideas. I make an effort to
perceive another's point of view
and emotions

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Look at it another
Way!

I can change my perspective

and generate alternatives as
well as consider a variety of
options.

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7th/8th Grade Habits of the Mind I CAN Statements

Habits of the Mind

Thinking about
your thinking:
Metacognition

Striving for
Accuracy

Applying Past
Knowledge

Questioning and
Problem Solving

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My Example

I believe my
understanding of this
Habit of the Mind is a...
(Novice) 1
(Apprentice) 2
(Proficient) 3
(Distinguished) 4

Motto

I Can Statement

Know your
knowing!

I can be aware of my own

thoughts, strategies, feelings
and actions and their
effects on others.

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Check it again!

I can strive to always do my

best. I set high standards for
myself and I check for ways to
improve constantly.

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Use what you

learn!

I can access my prior

knowledge and work to transfer
knowledge beyond the situation
in which it was learned.

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How do you
know?

I can have a questioning

attitude that is respectful in my
classes.
I know what data are needed
and I develop questioning
strategies to produce those
data. I find problems to solve.

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7th/8th Grade Habits of the Mind I CAN Statements

Habits of the Mind

Motto

I Can Statement

Thinking and
Communicating
with Clarity and
Precision

Be clear!

I can strive for

accurate communication in both
written and oral form; avoiding
over generalizations,
distortions, deletions and
exaggerations.

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Gathering Data
Through All
Senses

Use your natural

pathways!

I can pay attention to the world

around me and gather data
through all of my senses.

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Creating,
Imagining and
Innovating

Try a different
Way!

I can generate new and novel

ideas, fluency and originality

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Have fun figuring

it out!

I can find the

world as an awesome and
mysterious entity. I can be
intrigued with phenomena and
the beauty that surrounds me.

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Responding with
Wonderment and
Awe

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My Example

I believe my
understanding of this
Habit of the Mind is a...
(Novice) 1
(Apprentice) 2
(Proficient) 3
(Distinguished) 4

7th/8th Grade Habits of the Mind I CAN Statements

Habits of the Mind

Taking
Responsible Risks

Finding Humor

Thinking
Independently

Remaining Open
to Continuous
Learning

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My Example

I believe my
understanding of this
Habit of the Mind is a...
(Novice) 1
(Apprentice) 2
(Proficient) 3
(Distinguished) 4

Motto

I Can Statement

Venture out!

I can be adventuresome; living

on the edge of my competence
in a respectful manner. I try
new things constantly and in a
responsible manner.

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Laugh a little!

I can find the whimsical,

incongruous and unexpected
things in life and laugh. I am
able to laugh at myself.

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Work together!

I can work in and learn

from others in reciprocal
situations. I can demonstrate
team work.

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Learn from
experiences!

I can demonstrate
humility and pride when
admitting that I don't know
about a subject. I am able to
resist complacency.

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