This week, our scholars studied success. We discussed how many of us have different values, which causes our definitions of success to differ. For instance, some students value family so they deemed success as taking care of one another and getting along. Other scholars value financial stability so having a good job and being able to afford quality housing were included in their definition. Nearly all the mentors and mentees identified education as being vital to being successful.
We also talked about how our definition of success may alter as we grow and our goals change. Now, many students prioritize their education and home life. As they enter adulthood, many scholars recognize that starting their careers will become their primary focus.
To hammer home these concepts, the kids are working on creating tri-fold brochures that include information like the Steps to Success, Traits of Successful People, and brief biographies of three successful adults (no sports players, singers, or actors!). This cross-curricular project is giving students the opportunity to practice using Google Docs and PEAL writing (a literacy technique).
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