Advisory: GRADE 8

Optional Topics and Resources

Failure Is Feedback

• FADAF It!

Data Feedback Strategy (DFS)

• Feedback: Breakfast of Champions
• Journaling

Perseverance

• Growth Mindset vs. Fixed Mindset
• Learning Orientation vs. Performance Orientation
• Interpersonal Management Plan
• The Two Chrises

Conflict Resolutions

• Thumbs Down on Roadblocks
• The Big 6 Communication Skills
• Communication Stoppers
• Anti-Stress Kit
• Empathy and Communication: Handling a Grievance (Second Step – Lesson 3)
• Empathy and Communication: Negotiating and Compromising (Second Step – Lesson 4)
• Emotion Management: De-escalating a Tense Situation (Second Step – Lesson 8)

Self-Esteem

• Granny Hugs’ Advice Column
• As Others See Us
• HA HA SO Strategies
• Five Great Things About Me
• One Thing I Like About You
• Three Symbols of Me
• Warm Fuzzy Bags
• Ten Different Feelings
• My Own Feelings
• I’m Special

Family Dynamics

• Family Sculpting
• Birth Order Activity
• Life Maps
• Family Portraits

• Community (Quarter 1): The first quarter is dedicated to help create an environment where students feel a fellowship with others as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals.
• Resilience (Quarter 2): The second quarter focuses on helping students learn the skills needed to recover from difficulties.
• Motivation Quarter 3): The third quarter theme explores the general desires or willingness of students to do something.
• Independence (Quarter 4): The theme of independence is intended to help students develop the skills to become self-reliant.
• Second Step Resources for 8th Grade: View the entire library of teacher and student materials.