AVID

Study Skills

“Success doesn’t come from what you do occasionally, it comes from what you do consistently.” -Marie Forleo

AVID’s mission is to close the opportunity gap by preparing all students for college readiness and success in a global society.

📍 AVID Study Skills Wheel (12 Weeks)

This course is designed to help students transition into middle school successfully by building a strong foundation in academic habits, emotional intelligence, organization, and real-world readiness. Students will grow their mindset, learn how they learn best, understand key soft skills, and prepare for both school and life success.

Week 5

Monday

Warm Up: Everfi-(Find In Clever)-Ignition: Digital Wellness & Safety®

Class Work:

Yet Poster-spend time planning out your YET poster. Pencil first, then outline and then you may color.
- Outside YET- pictures, words about things you are good at and Growth Mindset quotes to draw and decorate around YET
- Inside YET- pictures, words about things you are not good at YET draw around YET
- Pencil First, black markers and then you can color.
EdPuzzle| Learning Styles
Learning Styles Canva Assignment

Homework: Growth Mindset Slide Deck; Yet Poster

Important Links

Bathroom E-Hall Pass PowerSchool GRADES

Fast & Curious Games

Blooket
Wayground (Quizizz)

Image/Clipart

Early Finisher Activities

Grade Check Form

Past Assignments

Week 1

Friday, 8/15

Warm Up: Typing Club
Lesson: AVID Locker Room

Homework:

Finish AVID Locker Room
Supply Check for AVID-Next Tuesday

Thursday, 8/14

Warm Up: Vocabulary Knoword and Freerice
Finish your cover and back cover SLANT/GROW
Lesson: AVID Locker Room

Homework:

Supply Check for AVID-Next Tuesday

Backpack
Computer/charger (labeled)
Planner (Required)
3 Ring Binder/Dividers OR Folders (minimum of 3)
Earbuds (Required)
Pencil Pouch
- 2 pencils
- 2 Pens
- Highlighters (optional)
- Colored Pencils (optional)

Wednesday, 8/13

Finish front and back pages of folder
Work on Social Studies Syllabus Sketch and Tell-Homework
- Sample to help

Homework:

Supply Check for AVID-Friday

Charged Computers
Planner (Required)
3 Ring Binder/Dividers OR Folders (minimum of 3)
Earbuds (Required)
Pencil Pouch: 2 pencilsl Pens; Highlighters; Colored Pencils (optional)

Tuesday, 8/12

Warm Up: Vocabulary/Typing-go to Clever
GROW-Class Agreement and Norms-sign and glue inside the folder=grow
Finish coloring AVID title Page
Fill out SLANT and GROW for back of folder

Monday, 8/11

Planners/PAC Expectations
Write in your planner
Get an index card
- Write your name on the top line and answer these questions:
  - Were you born between January and June of Between July and December?
  - Would you rather play in the snow or lay on the beach?
  - What is one unique thing or interesting fact about that we might not know, that isn't likely to be true of anyone else in the class, and that you don't mind sharing with the entire class?
Review these slides as a class
AVID Title Page for Folder
Write definition of AVID on front cover
- A - Advancement: Our goal is to advance, individually and as a group, academically and personally.
- V - Via: Through what power will advancement take place?
- I - Individual: Not your teachers, parents, friends
- D - Determination: Focus and pursuit of your goals.
Watch the video "People Like Me."
- Next, write 3 “I Believe” statements about your future
  - Examples:
    1. I believe I will go to college at …
    2. I believe I will become a …
    3. I believe that I can …
  - Add 3 pictures to show your "I Believe" statements

Week 2

Friday, 8/22

Warm Up: Typing Club Test-CLEVER

Class Work: Work on Homework:

- Maps and Globes EdPuzzle
- Basic Geography Review_Peardeck

Study for Quiz:

Homework:

🤝 Teacher Introduction Sheet (homework)

_________________________________________________________

Thursday, 8/21

Warm Up: Vocabulary Blooket

2. Whose Locker Is It?

3. Lesson: First Impression Lesson🤝

Homework:

🤝 Teacher Introduction Sheet (Due next Thursday)

_________________________________________________________

Wednesday, 8/20

Warm Up: Vocabulary Blooket:

Continue to Introduce Classmate: Frayer a Friend:

Homework:

🤝 Teacher Introduction Sheet (homework)

_________________________________________________________

Tuesday, 8/19

Warm Up: Typing Club-Clever

Supply Check

Continue to Introduce Classmate: Frayer a Friend:

🤝 Teacher Introduction Sheet (homework)

Homework:

🤝 Teacher Introduction Sheet (homework)

Monday, 8/18

Warm Up: Vocabulary Knoword and Freerice
Lesson: Introduce a Classmate:
- Frayer a Friend: Claim ONE slide

3. Work Time:

Homework:

Turn In: AVID Locker Room
Supply Check for AVID tomorrow

Week 3

Friday, 8/29

Warm Up: Fixed Mindset, Growth Mindset & GRIT Waground

Class Work:

1. What is GRIT? GOT GRIT Video
  - How did Connor show GRIT? Why was GRIT important to him? How have you shown GRIT?
  - How can GRIT help you in your life?
2. Key to Success Video
3. GRIT Thin Slides-One Slide, One Picture, Word/Phrase-What is GRIT to you.
4. Things that ROCK! PearDeck

Homework: EdPuzzle| The Key to Success

Thursday, 8/28

Warm Up: Fixed Mindset, Growth Mindset & GRIT Waground

Class Work:

1. Collect Teacher Introductions
2. Present: Standed on a Deserted Island
3. What is GRIT? GOT GRIT Video
  - How did Connor show GRIT? Why was GRIT important to him? How have you shown GRIT?
  - How can GRIT help you in your life?
4. EdPuzzle| The Key to Success