Directions: Reflect on each question before answering. There are no objectively right or wrong answers, but your answers should reflect your own thinking and your own feelings on your preparedness. And your answers should be in complete paragraphs (4-5 sentences). If you answer the questions fully for each number with at least a full paragraph (4-5 sentences), then you earn full points for that question. If your answer is less than a paragraph or don't answer all of the questions for each number, then you eam half points for that question. If you don't answer any of the questions associated with a particular number, then you earn o points. Add space as needed. 1. On a scale of 1 to 10, how would you rate your current ability to put your thoughts and ideas into a written form? How do you feel about the directions to this assignment requiring you to answer in complete paragraphs? Tell a story about your experience with writing. (4 points) 2. On a scale of 1 to 10, how would you rate your current ability to read, study, and gather information? Is there a difference between these three abilities? What types of things do you like to read, study, and gather information about (e.g. different sports, politics, hobbies, celebrities, social issues, etc.)? What happens when you are asked to read, study, and gather information about things that you are not immediately interested in? How likely are you to persevere? (4 points) 3. On a scale of 1 to 10, how would you rate your current ability to think critically? To think before you speak or act? To make decisions based on facts and evidence and sound reasoning? What does "critical thinking" mean to you? Tell a story about when you did not use critical thinking and made a big mistake. (4 points) 4. After watching the videos on "Growth Mindset" and "Grit", explain these two concepts in your own words. Give specific examples of these concepts. Then, on a scale of 1 to 10, rate yourself on how much grit you have and how much of a growth mindset you have. (4 points) Activa Go to 5. Complete the Table below. Notice that the first 3 questions on this assignment asked you to rate your "current abilities", Finally, predict how much growth you will have in each of the areas (4 points): Current Rating (from above, 1 to 10) Predicted Rating at the end of the Course (1 to 10) Ability Expressing your ideas/Writing Gathering info/Reading Making good decisions/Critical Thinking Activate Windo