Description
Using the above article, write a critique of the article using the following thesis statement:
Dweck’s claims in her article, Brainology, that what students believe about their brains has a profound effect on their motivation, learning, and school achievement. This claim could be strengthened by discussing the mindset of older generations, looking at the advantages of having both a fixed and growth mindset, and seeing if parenting affects a child’s mindset.
Introduction: engage the audience and present background about mindset. Last sentence should be the thesis statement from above.
Topic paragraph 1: Discussion of elderly people and fixed vs. growth mindset
Topic paragraph 2: Discussion of advantages of having both a fixed and a growth mindset
Topic paragraph 3: Discussion of how parenting affects the type of mindset a child develops
Conclusion: A call to action. Invite the audience to do something