8th LNL: Determination in My Life - Class Activities by

Personal Determination Dictionary

MsRosanna — 2025-09-15 16:27:28 UTC

If “determination” were in your own dictionary, how would you define it? Use your own words to describe determination. Add 3 words that mean the same thing (synonyms) and share one real-life moment when you showed it.

Goal Accountability Partners

MsRosanna — 2025-09-15 16:27:28 UTC

Set a Goal
Write down one specific goal you’re working toward this fall.
Reflect on Determination
What helps you keep going when things get tough? (Think: habits, people, music, mindset, routines.)
Find a Partner
Pair up with a classmate who has a similar goal. Agree to check in with each other once a week for the next month.
Start with Intention
Take a mindful moment together. Each of you silently set a positive intention for how you’ll support your partner—then share it out loud.

Malala's Impact Analysis

MsRosanna — 2025-09-15 16:27:28 UTC

Reflect on Malala's quote: 'One child, one teacher, one pen, and one book can change the world.' Do you agree? Write a thoughtful paragraph explaining your reasoning and providing at least one example of a young person who has made a significant difference. Before writing, take a mindful moment to connect with how this quote makes you feel.

Quote Meditation & Response

MsRosanna — 2025-09-15 16:27:28 UTC

Spend 2 minutes in silent meditation focusing on Malala's quote. Notice what thoughts, feelings, or images arise. Then write a creative response in any form you choose—a poem, letter, dialogue, or reflection—addressing whether one person can truly change the world and connecting it to your own determination to make a difference.

Determination Role Play

MsRosanna — 2025-09-15 16:27:28 UTC

Pick one scenario—getting a low grade, being on a losing team, or learning a tough new skill. Write a short dialogue between two characters that shows determination, and include one mindfulness trick they use to keep going.

Growth Mindset Reflection

MsRosanna — 2025-09-15 16:27:28 UTC

Think about a time when you faced a setback. First, practice a brief body scan meditation to center yourself. Then, describe the situation, how you felt, and how you demonstrated (or could have demonstrated) determination to overcome it. Pick three growth mindset statements you could tell yourself in similar future situations.

Determination Hero Spotlight

MsRosanna — 2025-09-15 16:27:28 UTC

Give a shout-out to someone in your life (friend, family member, teacher, etc.) who demonstrates remarkable determination. Describe a specific situation where you witnessed their perseverance and how it inspired you. Before writing, take a mindful moment to fully appreciate this person's impact on your life.

Classroom Determination Awards

MsRosanna — 2025-09-15 16:27:28 UTC

Nominate a classmate for a 'Determination Award.' Explain the specific qualities they demonstrate and share an example of when you've seen them grow through challenges.

Determination Meditation

MsRosanna — 2025-09-15 16:27:28 UTC

Find a quiet space, sit comfortably, and close your eyes. For 3 minutes, focus on your breathing while thinking about a time you persevered through something difficult. Notice how your body feels when you remember showing determination. After the meditation, write a short reflection about what physical and emotional sensations you experienced.

2025-09-17 14:53:35 UTC

Determination means never giving up, even when something feels hard. It’s the push inside you that keeps you trying until you reach your goal.

One time I showed determination was when I was learning how to ride a bike. I fell a few times, but I kept getting back up, practicing again and again, until I could finally ride on my own.

Shout-out

2025-09-17 14:54:02 UTC

i shout out Margaret for showing determination in her sport laccrosse, she dedicates her work and time into this sport and enjoys it at the same time. Great job Margaret.

2025-09-17 14:54:54 UTC

One time I studied really hard for a math test, but when I got my grade back, it wasn’t as high as I hoped. I felt frustrated and even embarrassed because I thought I had done better.

Instead of giving up, I asked my teacher for help, practiced more problems at home, and tried again on the next quiz. My determination helped me improve little by little.

Determination

akeyworth4 — 2025-09-17 14:55:44 UTC

Determination is grit and perseverance

Shout out to my dog he is great.

2025-09-17 14:55:49 UTC

One time I had to use the bathroom and my teacher wouldn’t let me go and I pushed through it and survived.

2025-09-17 14:56:40 UTC

Shout-out

2025-09-17 14:57:09 UTC

I would like to shout of Valentina for being a great friend/classmate and helping me whenever i need. She is also very determined and dedicated to lacrosse and volleyball, i think that is so cool.

“You get more bees with honey than you do with vinegar.”

2025-09-17 14:57:10 UTC

Goals

akeyworth4 — 2025-09-17 14:57:34 UTC

Me and Moriah have the same goals like being kind and wanting to be more posotive

Determination

ksoloviev — 2025-09-17 14:57:42 UTC

I would define determination by committing and trying your best

Shout out

2025-09-17 14:57:52 UTC

i would like to shout out Ava M for always trying her best and putting a lot of effort in all of her sports and school work. She is such and amazing friend and always their for me

2025-09-17 14:58:00 UTC

Malala’s quote, “One child, one teacher, one pen, and one book can change the world,” makes me feel inspired and hopeful. It reminds me that even someone my age can make a big difference if I believe in something and speak up. I agree with her because small actions can lead to big changes

Determination

mdecolline — 2025-09-17 14:58:20 UTC

I would define determination by the act of focus, grit, and commitment.

I showed determination by being focus on my volleyball game

Determination is pushing through and doing something even if a donkey is chasing you.

2025-09-17 14:58:40 UTC

No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted."

akeyworth4 — 2025-09-17 14:58:57 UTC

No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted."

Goals

2025-09-17 14:59:18 UTC

me and Margaret have the same goal of wanting to help others with our actions and spread positivity

Scenario

2025-09-17 15:00:16 UTC

when i studied for my math test i assumed i was going to get a passing grade, i clearly didn’t but for the next test i showed my best work and stayed confident. With that mindset i did way better than i thought.

Brooks wordelmann

bwordelmann — 2025-09-17 15:00:21 UTC

it is when you never give up when times are hard

Shout-out

2025-09-17 15:00:27 UTC

I shout out Sedona for being a caring friend and always noticing the little things. She is always trying her best and putting in 100% to be a great friend. Thank you Sedona!

Brooks Wordelmann

bwordelmann — 2025-09-17 15:00:45 UTC

To win the football game on thursday

Growth mindset

akeyworth4 — 2025-09-17 15:01:29 UTC

One time I really wanted to bake brownies but the recipes didn’t turn out how i thought I would so I tried another method even though I really wanted the other one to work.

my goal is to be a great person and spread joy throughout everyone

2025-09-17 15:01:59 UTC

Goals

ksoloviev — 2025-09-17 15:02:13 UTC

Committing to sports and grades.

Goals

mdecolline — 2025-09-17 15:02:36 UTC

me and Ava have the same goals like being positive focus and kind

Determination

2025-09-17 15:02:53 UTC

Determination is doing something even when you fail and keep going.

Brooks sit down

ocarbino — 2025-09-17 15:03:56 UTC

- literally every teacher ever

Quote

ksoloviev — 2025-09-17 15:03:58 UTC

life has no limitations, except the ones you make.

Goals

2025-09-17 15:04:46 UTC

I’m working towards getting better at lacrosse. Even though I know i’m not the best at my position I still put all my effort in and try my best. I have the same goal as myself!

I am getting very old

2025-09-17 15:05:16 UTC

Volley ball

2025-09-17 15:06:49 UTC

to get better

scenarios

mdecolline — 2025-09-17 15:07:17 UTC

one time during practice I was mad that I couldn’t get my serves over and I just kept trying and got it over

Determanatio

2025-09-17 15:08:27 UTC

to keep trying until even if you fail keep pushing through to get to your goal

Brooks, Enzo pay attention

ocarbino — 2025-09-17 15:10:22 UTC

-Mr. Posner

Shout out

2025-09-17 15:12:02 UTC

Shout out to my friends dad Stove hes a great guy and shout out to my friends dog Lulu they are a great family!

Determination

pmoulton — 2025-09-17 16:34:50 UTC

Determination is not giving up no matter what

cdonaghue1 — 2025-09-17 16:35:17 UTC

Jackson had an amazing catch yesterday in the football game

pmoulton — 2025-09-17 16:35:18 UTC

My goal is to get better at lacrosse

2025-09-17 16:35:37 UTC

To keep going

Shout out

2025-09-17 16:35:46 UTC

shout out to Moriah for giving vocab help

Determination

2025-09-17 16:35:49 UTC

To not give up even when things get hard

Shout Out

bevans156 — 2025-09-17 16:36:26 UTC

Shout out to my cool friend porter. He is so amazing and handsome and athletic and he is always very funny.

Determination

2025-09-17 16:36:32 UTC

Determined to eat / do

2025-09-17 16:36:34 UTC

My goal is to get better at theatre arts, volleyball, and I want to become an orthodontist

pmoulton — 2025-09-17 16:37:01 UTC

"It always seems impossible until it's done"

cdonaghue1 — 2025-09-17 16:37:19 UTC

Blake threw amazing yesterday at our game

Jack n jill

2025-09-17 16:37:34 UTC

So jack and jill went up the hill for water than they fell down but they were determined to get water so they went back up the hill to get water in their pale so that shows determination

2025-09-17 16:37:44 UTC

I did really bad on my vocab test but the next time I did good

Determination

jdoyle125 — 2025-09-17 16:37:46 UTC

it is never giving up

2025-09-17 16:37:52 UTC

The only way to achieve the impossible is to believe it is possible -anonymous

Figure out who Mr Posner is in this

2025-09-17 16:38:51 UTC

pmoulton — 2025-09-17 16:39:03 UTC

I wasn’t able to do a certain shot in lacrosse but then I made it

2025-09-17 16:39:12 UTC

Determination mean to never give up no matter how hard it is and to keep moving forward

“nothing beats a jet 2 holiday”

2025-09-17 16:39:13 UTC

2025-09-17 16:39:20 UTC

I messed up my hit in volleyball and wanted to get better so I practiced and got it over the second time.

2025-09-17 16:39:21 UTC

determination means to have a goal and stick with it even if its hard to get to and try your best and don’t quit.

2025-09-17 16:39:28 UTC

Determination is persevering through challenges to reach your goals. Synonyms: perseverance, grit, focus

One time I persevered was when I learned how to do an Ollie on my skateboard. I fell down a few times and broke the board in half but I eventually got it.

pmoulton — 2025-09-17 16:39:29 UTC

I shout out Blake. He is very determined with his goals and i admire that.

2025-09-17 16:39:29 UTC

Determination means to push through difficult times and always keep your head up. It also means to have a positive mindset so you can reach your goal. I showed determination when I was on the B team for soccer and I pushed through and stayed determined and I made it onto the A team.

Goals

2025-09-17 16:39:49 UTC

Sports and grades

cdonaghue1 — 2025-09-17 16:40:05 UTC

Jackson got a bad grade in math but he was determined to get a 100

Persistance

2025-09-17 16:40:18 UTC

cdonaghue1 — 2025-09-17 16:40:24 UTC

Get an A in math

2025-09-17 16:40:33 UTC

Shout out to Margaret and Kate for cooking with me in the volleyball game yesterday

bevans156 — 2025-09-17 16:40:58 UTC

I wanted to get a very great math grade so I studied and I got a 100

2025-09-17 16:41:36 UTC

My goal is to always keep a positive mindset and to always find a way to forgive someone if they did something that was mean. I would also like to always stay organized and continue to be very kind to others.

bevans156 — 2025-09-17 16:41:48 UTC

To get an A in math

Jet 2 Holiday

2025-09-17 16:42:29 UTC

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2025-09-17 16:42:45 UTC

Asking Mr Phillips to go to study session🫨

SHOUT OUT

2025-09-17 16:44:55 UTC

MR POSNER FOR SURVIVING WWIII WHEN THE TEACHER DIDNT LET YOU GO TO THE BATHROOM SO BRAVE OF YOU!!! AUTOGRAPH PLEASE

2025-09-17 16:45:05 UTC

I think Malala’s quote is fantastic, she says a statement that many people need to know. I think this quote means that everybody can make a big impact by the little things they do.

2025-09-17 16:45:19 UTC

2025-09-17 16:45:28 UTC

Me and Darwin have the same goal of getting better at volleyball and we’ll do that by showing up to practice consistently and with a positive attitude.

Scenarios

2025-09-17 17:03:50 UTC

Once I couldn’t save the ball but i started to focus and I started saving the ball