lesson 19: shade/mark/check oVerVIew
Another big benefit of seeing and feeling the steps of a task in advance is that it helps you to see potential obstacles and adjust ahead of time. For example, if the student realizes when she is visualiz- ing her morning routine that she will have to take extra time to pack up a project today, she can shift her mental time markers and plan to grab a protein bar for breakfast instead of sitting down to eat cereal. Again, her time markers will help her do all the things she needs to do without feeling rushed or stressed. The Shade/Mark/Check Method is a simple system that will guide you in applying these skills to your daily tasks and assignments. You will learn to see what can be completed within a planned vol- ume of time by MIMEing and placing markers at the times when you plan to do the following:
• Get Ready and gather the necessary materials, organize your space, identify and plan for poten- tial distractions and obstacles, and engage a positive mindset. • Start the task. • Midpoint Check-In : Check in with yourself halfway through your planned work time, asking questions like, “Am I still focused?” “Any distractions?” “Do I need to change my pace or adjust my plan?” • Stop working on the task. • Get Done : Just as we Get Ready to do a task, it is also important that we Get Done and close out a task by submitting or packing up assignments, marking the work as completed in a planner or online school program, and/or cleaning up materials. • An optional What’s Next? sketch on a sticky note placed on the clock can help you to visualize and transition to your next activity.
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