Brainology

Print out the article “Brainology” by Carol S. Dweck

Part 1: Reading with a Purpose (A pre-reading Strategy)

following questions. Each response should be between 3-5 sentences.

Why do you think this reading has been assigned?

This article is one of your reading assignments for Essay 1. With this in mind, explain what you think you need to get from this reading to be successful.

Are there any other strategies you might need to use (i.e., taking notes, annotating) to achieve your purpose in reading? Why?

Part 2Understanding Vocabulary (A post-Reading Strategy)

Using the article “Brainology” by Carol S. Dweck, answer the following questions. Your answers should be 2-3 sentences each.

Fixed Mindset

1.Define the term Fixed Mindset.
2.According to the article, what are the causes of a Fixed Mindset?

3.According to the article, what are the outcomes of a Fixed Mindset?

Growth Mindset

1.Define the term Growth Mindset

2.According to the article, what are the causes of a Growth Mindset?

3.According to the article, what are the outcomes of a Growth Mindset

Part 3: Connections (A post-reading Strategy)

1.Write a paragraph (150 words minimum) of a time you demonstrated a Fixed Mindset.

2.Write a paragraph (150 words minimum) of a time you demonstrated a Growth Mindset.

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