Jabari Jumps activities engage students in writing and speaking skills as they also work towards a growth mindset. The diverse set of activities are great for differentiated instruction, and support English Language Arts and social skills.
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Taking a giant leap takes a lot of courage for Jabari. Will he make a splash? The Jabari Jumps activities get students thinking critically about what it takes to make that leap. They’ll also think about their own goals and how to get there. These low and no-prep activities engage students in English Language Arts skills as they sequence, analyze, and write. They’ll also work towards a growth mindset through personal goal setting.
As a result of the included activities, students will be able to:
identify letters
alphabetize words
illustrate story elements
analyze the main character
summarize the story
write about problem/solution and cause/effect
draw and write about personal goals
sort growth mindset terms
write about growth mindset
write about perspective
analyze the theme
write about figurative language
complete a story plot
design and explain a medal
earn more about swimming
set and work on goals
respond to discussion questions and writing prompts
These activities can be used by the whole group, at stations or centers, or provide student choice. They’re perfect for differentiation and focusing on specific learning goals and skills.
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