Tuesday, October 6, 2026

DUE: Thursday, 10/8 - Pessimism v. Optimism & PUB# 1 THESIS - on the Running Doc!

DUE: Thursday, 10/8 -  Pessimism v. Optimism  & PUB# 1 THESIS - on the Running Doc! 


I enjoyed my Students Today! Great Work 




 DUE : 10/8 IN CLASS -

1. PRINT AND ACTIVELY READ THE ARTICLE ! 

"Pessimism Vs. Optimism": How Mindset Impacts Wellbeing by Heather Lonczak and Jo Nash 

https://positivepsychology.com/pessimism-vs-optimism/

Answer the following in your notebook-

 CREATE A Brainstorming Session in your notebook highlighting the various components of OPTIMISTS V. PESSIMISTS- DESCRIBE an OPTIMIST - What mindset does a Pessimist Have?

CREATE A CHART - OvP and write down the characteristics!! 

 - It can be a Venn Diagram, T-Chart ,  Listing - Arrows -! 



2. BEGIN working ON YOUR Introduction for PUB #1 

Post your Background / Thesis on Our Class Running Doc by 10/13- WRITE YOUR NAME and Post it under YOUR CLASS TIME! 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qH6AMIK-8PXQ5xpNBzO1U9qgoPo0zzHZtTMzJX6rxAU/edit?usp=sharing





10/8- Q&A Pub 1

Class Chart on Board with BRADY!! \


See You Thursday! 






To be malleable is to be ______________?

Is that the opposite of RIGID?  Can a personality be malleable? 




Thursday, October 1, 2026

Over The Weekend -Due on 10/6 - PRINT PUB# 1 and ALL THE ARTICLES!!!! PRINT THE THESIS Worksheet !

 Due on 10/6 -  PRINT PUB# 1 and ALL THE ARTICLES!!!!  PRINT THE THESIS Worksheet


SCHOLARS !! We Enjoyed 12:15 Wrap Up Presentations ! Very IMPRESSIVE!!!!  

MANY of  YOU TRULY SHINE This Semester !!! 






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DUE  ON  TUESDAY   10/6 

Print PUB 1 - Print the ASSIGNMENT SHEET AND THE ARTICLES 

1. PRINT PUB#1 - IT IS POSTED AS A PAGE ABOVE!! Here it is Again! 



https://identitythroughwriting.blogspot.com/p/pub1-how-happy-can-you-be-happiness_035681557.html

 - Print the assignment sheet  and the ARTICLES  !! BRING IT TO CLASS  I will go over the DETAILS OF THE ASSIGNMENT AND ANSWER QUESTIONS ON HOW TO PREPARE FOR IT!!! 

Remember : Writing Is a Process

The first step is understanding the assignment - then breaking down the components of the assignment - 

BRAINSTORMING, PRE-WRITING, WRITING, EDITING / PROOFREADING and PUBLISHING

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#2 - PRINT THE THESIS WORKSHEET AND BRING IT TO CLASS ON 10/6

https://docs.google.com/document/d/11RBOoZ5Ycy6_kgccsxOVq_91cGpGQIaa/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=109507672381224686342&rtpof=true&sd=true

I WILL GO OVER THESIS AGAIN!!! 


In Class on 10/6 

Intro to PUB 1 - I will go over how to tackle it!!-  PUB 1 is Due on 10/15 

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Did YOU KNOW?

Did you know the Stoics LOVED TO WALK! 

The Greatest Thinkers - Walked TO THINK!!

https://thestoicgym.com/sites/default/uploads/00ae3b786099ce6cc46514f5e8cec5df.pdf


 *****I assigned STUDENTS these TASKS!! READ BELOW! 


9:30 CLASS - There is an old saying " Misery Loves Company" You can ask your parents about this.. it was often that I heard this growing up.... It was just one of those arbitrary sayings to communicate that when a person is not happy they will often attach themselves to others in order to manifest the unhappiness.... 

With That Said....  Today we Learned that " Happiness is Infectious! " - What  Do  YOU THINK THAT Means?  

I assign  Jake & Safia to answer this question in their notebook and share it with the class ! 


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In my 12:15 -   I assign JUSTIN, LUCAS & Frank

What is Simplicity?- Can Silence Simplify Life? Is there a time when Silence created stillness and tranquility ? How can Silence combat the outside noise?  

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What's Happening Next ? Happy Timeline: 

 On Tuesday 10/6

- I will go over PUB 1 and How To Tackle  - 30 Min

i WILL Go over THESIS - AND POST A GOOGLE DOC TO ENTER YOUR THESIS

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HW DUE 10/8 - 

   THESIS challenge POST  YOUR THESIS 

10/8 IN CLASS - GENETICS LECTURE & WE PULL UP STUDENT THESIS'

Q&A Pub 1 

PRINT AND ACTIVELY READ THE ARTICLE ! 

"Pessimism Vs. Optimism": How Mindset Impacts Wellbeing by Heather Lonczak and Jo Nash 

https://positivepsychology.com/pessimism-vs-optimism/

Answer the following in your notebook- CREATE A Brainstorming Session in your notebook highlighting the various components of OPTIMISTS V. PESSIMISTS-

 - It can be a Venn Diagram, T-Chart ,  Listing - Arrows - Everything I talked about today!!

If you forgot = You can google Venn Diagram, T-Chart samples...  Think about my lecture!

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10/8- Around THE ROOM DISCUSSIONS and CLASS DATA 

Pub 1 Q&A 

Over the Weekend Due 10/13 Brady Will Post  Articles To Include: Explanatory Styles , Why Some People Find It Harder To Be Happy & Self Talk 


In Class 10/13  - TPS All 3 Articles - Brady Will Hand Out Index Cards 

HW:  Due on 10/15  " The Big 5 Personality Traits" by Ries and Take The Test -Students Post in Discussions 

10/15- PUB 1 is Due on Brightspace !

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 Another BONUS- We Talked About Meaning and Purpose Today With my 930am! 




I gave 12:15 index cards to complete last weekend bonus

 THIS WEEKEND - in your notebook

Think ABOUT Malleability -  What does it mean to be malleable?

Fill in the blank ! 

To be malleable is to be ______________?

Is that the opposite of RIGID?  Can a personality be malleable? 


Tuesday, September 29, 2026

DUE ON THURSDAY , 10/1 - SELIGMAN & WEEKEND BONUS !

930 CLASS  PRESENTATIONS! ABSOLUTELY SPECTACULAR!!

Wonderful Work !!! 


Remember - Seligman Responses ARE DUE on our CLASS DOC by Thursday!!!  FOR CREDIT! 

THIS IS GRADED ! 


In addition- DO NOT FORGET YOUR WEEKEND BONUS - 930 Class has an index card

12:15 - Write it in your notebook - I will give you a card on THURSDAY !!!  WILL MISS YOU ALL TODAY ! 


930- Around The Room Presenters

Can create a chart, cluster, free- writing etc - BE CREATIVE 


Jason - Time Stops For Len

Teddy - The 11th Reason To Be Happy

Urso - The Great Arenas 

Ian - The Meaningful Life 


In Class 10/1 

Brady Lecture & Responses on Thursday ! We Ring the BELL!!!

12:15- Last Groups PLUS Seligman Lecture and Brainstorming Session! 

BE PREPARED !


HW- Selected Reading - As we MOVE into Genetics & Happiness !! 



Where is the Skeleton Running off to?   Responses from 930 on Thursday

Think about it?









Think ABOUT Malleability -  What does it mean to be malleable?

Fill in the blank ! 

To be malleable is to be ______________?

Is that the opposite of RIGID?  Can a personality be malleable?