092322: 12x12x12 Rule & Essential "55"

12x12x12 Rule (B. Hilliard)

Today is a day for you to focus on a simple rule that we unconsciously should break.  As young adults, you will be asked to step into the offices and careers that will one day shape future generations. In an attempt to help you understand how important it is to be tolerant, accepting, and the person in the room who can lead from a higher point of view, please consider spending a few minutes today in reflection on the materials below. 

DO NOW ACTIVITY

Please READ the passage below (12x12x12 Rule)

12 by 12 by 12 is the distance at which you are being judged by the people you meet every day of every week of every year of your life. It is also the distance you judge others if you are not aware of this rule, and try to change this perception.

Your first impression starts 12 feet away. This is the distance people see what you are wearing and how you are acting. This is the first chance you have to make sure that people see you in a positive, accepting light.

At 12 inches away you are now about to speak. People will notice the minute details of the way your face looks as you smile, frown, or grimace. People are judging your looks, your demeanor, and the way you carry yourself. The way you shake a hand, smell to others, and present yourself are now under the microscope and you should be aware that what you are about to say will forever place a note in people’s heads about your level of maturity.

Finally, the first 12 words you speak are a reflection of your heritage, upbringing, and education level. Whether you like it or not, the person you are interacting with is taking a mental picture of you for future reference. What kind of picture have you given them? How can you make a difference in how you appear?

The mark we leave on the world is made up of the thousands of appearances in other people’s memories. How you are perceived by others is the only yardstick we are all measured equally by. Make your impression a positive lasting one with others, and you will make your world a better place to live in.

12x12x12 RULE by B. Hilliard (2017) (https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/302635)

1. "All Of Us" Video Link (Click Here)

2. "Too Quick to Judge" (Youtube)

GMAIL REFLECTION IV
(❗️) Open your GMAIL and make sure you are logged into your Tech Freire Gmail account (No Personal Gmails may be used to turn in work for this class).

A. Click COMPOSE and add Mr. S (harvey.scribner@techfreire.org) in the TO LINE.
B. Type "Gmail Reflection 12x12x12 in the SUBJECT LINE.
C. In the body of the Gmail please write 2-3 Sentences about your reaction to the 12x12x12 Rule.

GMAIL REFLECTION EXAMPLE
To: harvey.scribner@techfreire.org
Subject: 12x12x12 Rule
Body of Gmail: I feel like I am good at public speaking, helping others, and understanding when people are struggling. The 12x12x12 Rule seems logical at first, but upon deeper reflection is not fair, and does not allow people to be real with each other if they are being FAKE to make a good impression.

R.A.C.E.S. Method R - Repeat the Question, A - Answer the Question,
C - Cite Evidence, E - Examples / Explanation, S - Summarize your Thoughts

Essential "55" Rules (R. Clark)

BACKGROUND
Today I want you to think about your goals in life, and consider your actions in light of Ron Clark's "Essential 55 Rules". We will spend time reviewing Essential "55" by Ron Clark. Do you think they are appropriate? Why, or Why Not? Please follow the directions on the worksheet you received in class to complete this project for credit.

OBJECTIVE & STUDENT OUTCOMES

Students will reflect on their goals and talents after viewing a video designed to help them understand how important it is to recognize the power of having dreams and setting realistic goals to achieve them. Students have also been given instruction on the Essential "55" in most other classes. Students will be able to select, write, and comment on their TOP 3 rules. Students should list why they chose the rules.

STEP-BY-STEP

STEP 1: MAKE SURE YOUR READ ALL OF THE "55" RULES PRIOR TO CHOOSING THREE (3) TO WRITE ABOUT ON THE WORKSHEET.  

STEP 2: (❗️) MAKE A COPY of the Worksheet: You will need to Click the Link to the "Essential 55 Goal Worksheet" and it will open in your Google Drive. Click the Google Document " to create a copy of the worksheet in your own Google Drive. 

STEP 3: Complete the worksheet and then SHARE it with Mr. S (harvey.scribner@techfreire.org) for credit. 

NOTE: IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO MAKE UP A "RULE", YOU MAY INCLUDE ONE IN THE THIRD SPACE PROVIDED ON THE WORKSHEET. 

To Make Up a RULE you need to review the list of 55 Rules and create a new one to add to the list that is not a duplicate and is appropriate for school.

REFERENCE LINKS
(❗️) Essential "55" Goal Worksheet
Youtube Video: "Essential "55" Introduction" by Westwood Elementary Song 

Reference Document Essential "55" 55 Rules PDF (Reference Sheet) 

Presentation:  Essential "55" PREZI Essential "55" PPT