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10 Steps to Better Grades - Teachable Moment
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Title - 10 Steps to Better Grades - Teachable Moment
By - John Bishop
Primary Subject - Other
Grade Level - 5 - 12

Message:
    Dreams are your "door opener" to opportunity. The key is turning the dreams into a plan and then taking action on the plan.

    When used properly dreams are a springboard to your future success. They are your tools for self-exploration and will provide you with ideas, enthusiasm, and determination.
Here's how to turn your dream of higher grades into positive results:

    1. Dreams increases inspiration - Challenge to actively think about getting higher grades.


    2. Inspiration increases ambition - Challenge to dedicate yourself to getting them.


    3. Ambition increases desire - Dare to ask someone to help you.


    4. Desire increases enthusiasm - Dare to think positively about getting higher grades.


    5. Enthusiasm increases motivation - Dare to tell others about your excitement.


    6. Motivation increases planning - Dare to clearly define your challenge or desire. What grade do you want? Which subject?


    7. Planning increase goal setting - Dare to write down your goal, add specific action steps and a completion date.


    8. Goal setting increases determination - Confront to move closer to your goal by completing your action steps that move you closer to your goal.


    9. Determination increases action - Dare to take positive action on your dreams.


    10. Action increases results - Congratulate yourself on a job well done.


    You are a WINNER!

    Make sure your dreams are telling you that on a regular basis.


Suggestions for implementation:
    1. If dreams are the door opener to opportunity, then what can you do to ensure your dreams are positive? Discuss your ideas with your family or friends.

    2. Finish this statement: My actions today will _______________.

Questions for discussion:
    1. Of the ten items listed above, which do you think is the most important?

    2. Which item needs some additional attention on your part?

    3. How can your friends help you?

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