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? 



Thursday, September 24, 2026

Over the WEEKEND!! Due: 9/29- SELIGMAN & The PERMA !!!

EXCELLENT WORKS SCHOLARS!! Many of YOU DID WELL and should be PROUD OF YOUR SELVES!  THE A in PERMA!! 


Tuesday 9/29  Presentation WRAP UPS!!  

9:30 

1.Teddy, Ian, Emely, Dana 

Teddy will add ART - Let's see what it is!!! 


2.Emely, Erik, Jake , Hassib


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12:30 - Ali's Group - Last Slide!

Di Salvo's Group!

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DUE: Tuesday, Martin Seligman & PERMA!!! Prepare For a Lecture & Fishbowl After Workshop 1 Presentations - THIS IS DUE ON 9/29 in YOUR NOTEBOOK & ON THE RUNNING DOC 

  Great Job Scholars !!!  I WAS IMPRESSED WITH  Some of  the GROUPS~ today ! we have a few More Next Week! 

DUE ON  Tuesday, 9/29 ! 

If you are in my morning Class We will see one another 

If you are in my PM Class THIS is due on 9/29 but will go over it on 10/1



WATCH SELIGMAN

TAKE NOTES!! REMEMBER WE ARE   Heading INTO PUB # 1 (An Expository ESSAY)   

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PART 1: Martin Seligman - WATCH AND TAKE NOTES- YOU WILL NEED NOTES FOR THE Fishbowl.. on 9/29 & 10/1  


ACTIVELY LISTEN


DUE on 9/29 -  FIRST IN YOUR NOTEBOOK -  THEN ON OUR CLASS RUNNING DOC!! Follow the Directions 


FIRST WATCH SELIGMAN & "PERMA" as YOU WATCH - LISTEN TAKE NOTES IN YOUR NOTEBOOK!! !! 

JOT DOWN  MAJOR IDEAS  as HE IS SPEAKING - rewind and go over the details That RELATE to the topics we are discussing  IN CLASS.  draw Connections , Extract QUOTES - and PREPARE for a LECTURE after W1 Presentations on 9/29


PART 2:  ANSWER THE Following 3  QUESTIONS  and POST YOUR RESPONSES on OUR CLASS RUNNING DOC !!! THEY ARE PART OF OUR ONLINE  FISHBOWL!!  

FIRST write IN YOUR NOTEBOOK - Proofread then Place YOUR Answers on the Doc! 


1. * According to Seligman.. How can happiness be measured? Are there ways to achieve it? Discuss ONE WAY to achieve it. Provide at least two examples alongside QUOTES and (In-Text Citation).  For Example,

 (Seligman 2:05) Speaker and  Time. 

2. * What became the inspiration for Seligman's research ? How does this compare to past psychological approaches to the study of  mindset ? Answer this question in a few sentences. 


3. According to Seligman , what are the " Great Arenas of Life"?

Seligman argues that the Good Life is attainable.. WHAT IS THE GOOD LIFE? 

What's with Len? Discuss how Time Stops For Len!



POST IT HERE !  

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



The WEEKEND BONUS - This is DUE on 9/30 Before CLASS - CHOOSE ONE WEEKEND BONUS AND POST IT IN DISCUSSIONS! 

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PART 3 -  CHOOSE ONE WEEKEND Bonus - ANSWER IN YOUR NOTEBOOK  then IN Brightspace - We will pull it up during fishbowl next week! 


OPTION 1- Copy Down the following statement and ANSWER THE QUESTION IN YOUR NOTEBOOK  THEN POST IT IN BRIGHTSPACE - BE SURE TO START WITH THIS Statement - Then fill in the blanks. 

 The Stoics teach us about living in the present . More Specifically, Epictetus discusses Savoring the Moments. If Savoring requires being free from distraction . What distracts you?

Fill in the BLANKS - You were asked in class to fill in the blanks to the following statement

When I _______________ ( insert activity) it makes me ___________________(insert two synonyms for happy). 

I plan to ___________________________(insert experience or activity) over the weekend!

 


OPTION 2 - WEEKEND Bonus - Write Down a List of Things You do over the Weekend and Then PUT them IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE- In what ways can you simplify? Are there activities that are more meaningful and contribute to our happiness, versus deplete our happiness?

THINK ABOUT IT! 

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" Lucky Man" Video 



See you next week!  See Below For Timeline - Articles and Selections Will Be Posted in Advance after class before the due dates! 

Agenda 9/29

W1 Groups Present - Final Groups

Seligman Lecture & Venn Diagram - The Great Arenas 

HW- Print PUB#1 - Our First Paper - TBA in class  

Print Optimism V Pessimism Selected Articles TBA

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In Class 10/1 

Go over PUB 1 - Genetics & Happiness 

Dan Gilbert - What Makes a Good Life

HW - Personality Traits - Self Talk & Explanatory Styles  Selected Reading 


10/6 -  Optimism V. Pessimism 

Around the Room Discussions 





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