Introduction to the Mustang Habits:
The Framework
(Adopted from Sean Covey’s 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens)
Mester 2 - Week 2
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
INSTRUCTIONS
Purpose:
Time:
Materials:
Assignment:
ESLRS:
*To become familiar with the 7 habits framework and introduce 7 habits
*Reinforce use of brace map
30+ minutes
Foundation/Tree transparency( #1), blank brace map (#2), filled in brace
map (#3), pen/pencil
Brace map
Critical thinker, self-directed learner
1. Review main points from prior day – (positive habits help us become more effective in handling life.)
2. Display the Foundation/Tree diagram on an overhead.
3. Introduce the 7 habits overall framework using the tree diagram.
a. There are 7 common habits or characteristics of happy and successful teens worldwide according
to the 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens author, Sean Covey.
b. Explain that this is a visual overview (similar to a thinking map) and they will be reintroduced to
each habit in more depth as the year progresses. You are showing this to help them understand
how each of the habits relate and build on each other.
d. Refer students to the diagram and explain that habits 1-3 are below ground and form the roots –
the solid foundation for growth and stability.
e. Habits 4-6 are above ground and visible to the world, knocked against, carved on, leaned on, and
used for shade.
f. The 7th habit is the sun and the rain. They provide what the tree needs to be healthy and produce
fruit.
g. Explain that this visual uses a tree as a metaphor for an effective person.
 Habits 1, 2, and 3 deal with self-mastery. We call it the Private Victory.
 Habits 4, 5, and 6 deal with relationships and teamwork. We call it the Public
Victory.
 The private victory comes before the public victory. You have got to get your
personal act together before you can be a good team player.
 Habit 7 is the habit of renewal- taking time for yourself. It feeds all the other six
Habits.
4. Distribute blank brace maps to students. Have them fill in the brace map for an effective teen using
the tree diagram as a guide. Refer to filled in map as a key.
5. Reflection (written if time permits):
a. How do you think living some of these habits help you in your life or could help you?
b. How do you think private victories influence public victories?
6. Save brace map (and reflective writing if completed) in the portfolio.
BRACE MAP
Renewal
Sharpen the saw
Synergize
Effective Teen
Public Victory
Seek first to understand, then to be understood
Think win-win
Put first things first
Private Victory
Begin with the end in mind
Be Proactive
Key
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Brace Map
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Student Handout
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