Lesson Plan
Mindset Marathon Plan
Students will collaborate in a running dictation activity to reconstruct growth mindset passages, strengthening teamwork, reading comprehension, and positive self-talk while learning to embrace challenges.
This active lesson builds resilience by immersing students in a growth mindset experience—encouraging perseverance, adaptive thinking, and supportive peer feedback essential for academic and personal success.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
15 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Warm-Up
10 minutes
Step 2
Explain Running Dictation Activity
10 minutes
Step 3
Running Dictation Activity
30 minutes
Step 4
Group Debrief
20 minutes
Step 5
Cool-Down & Reflection
10 minutes
Step 6
Assessment
10 minutes
Slide Deck
Mindset Marathon
Lesson Objectives
What Is a Growth Mindset?
Why Growth Mindset Matters
Activity Overview: Running Dictation
Roles and Rules
Timing and Signals
Let’s Begin!
Group Debrief
Reflection
Assessment & Exit Ticket
Thank You!
Activity
Activity
Activity
