Objective:  I can create a visual for building mental stamina by asking myself “what?”, “why?”, and “how?” questions for one of the five mental tips in Griffin’s AOW and consulting with my elbow partner.

BW:  Reflection:  Why are students willing to build their athletic stamina while neglecting their academic stamina?(5 sent.)

Activities:

1.  Share Out:  Why are they?  Is this choice personal or societal?
2. Independent Study:  Read the article “5 Tips for Building Mental Stamina” with the intent of determining your favorite mental tip.  Circle the sub-title of it.
3. Independent Study:  List these 3 question cues to identify main points about your mental tip:  “What?”, “Why?”, and “How?”.  i.e. What is “thinking positively”?
4. Turn-and-Talk:  Share with your elbow partner your favorite tip. Why did you select it?  Discuss your questions/answers. Describe a visual that could be created to illustrate these ideas.
5. Independent Study:  Draw a visual to illustrate your mental tip.
6. Share Out:  Students will be randomly selected or volunteer to share their visual and describe its significance.
7. HW:  Students will use the notes from Step #3 and elbow-partner consultation to inspire a drawing of one of the suggested tips to improve mental stamina.