Lesson Plan

Edison’s Bright Mindset Lesson Plan

Students will read a short article about Thomas Edison’s growth mindset, identify examples of perseverance and positive thinking, and reflect on how to apply these strategies in their own lives.

Developing a growth mindset helps students tackle challenges confidently, build resilience through setbacks, and improve reading comprehension by connecting text to personal experiences.

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10 minutes

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Activate and Introduce

5 minutes

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Guided Reading

10 minutes

Step 3

Class Discussion

8 minutes

Step 4

Personal Reflection

7 minutes

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Edison’s Bright Mindset

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Elizabeth Hart

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