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The Outlier Series

Leadership Professional Development Books John Shufeldt

Free Segments of Ingredients of Outliers via Email!

Resources for Teachers- Common Core Curriculum

clip_image001_thumbAfter countless requests from middle school and high school teachers, Dr. John Shufeldt decided to create a line of curriculum to pair with Ingredients of Young Outliers. Each curriculum packet corresponds to a chapter in the book, with real life subjects that parents and teachers wish to instill in their students, and also meet important common core teaching requirements for close reading and critical analysis. Click on the curriculum packets below to view them in www.teacherspayteachers.com, where we list them in a convenient, easy to download PDF format, completely free!

Subjects: Student leadership, student counsel, English, Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies, College and Career Readiness, Personal Development

FREE 7th – 8th Grade Curriculum

In “The Ego: Good or Bad”, Dr. Shufeldt teaches students the art of humility in an easy to relate to and humorous storytelling style.
In “Failure: Nothing to Fear”, Dr. Shufeldt uses real life celebrities like J.K. Rowling and Michael Jordan to demonstrate failure is part of pursuing success.
In “Press On!”, Dr. Shufeldt reminds students that those who reach success are often those who simply did not give up- despite how gifted or ordinary their perceived or real talents
In “Communication and [Ya’ Know] Stuff”, Dr. Shufeldt addresses the importance of written and non-verbal communication, the emerging abbreviated “text” message speak, emoticons, and the importance of a dialogue.
  

 

 

 

 

 

In “Composure: Keeping Your Cool”, Dr. Shufeldt tells the secret of staying calm in any situation, and explains why it is important.
In “An Attitude of Gratitude”, Dr. Shufeldt encourages students to seek out those who have helped them along the way- parents, teachers, and friends, and explains the link between thankfulness and happiness.
In “Through a Different Lens”, Dr. Shufeldt tells the story of young innovators who made a real difference with ideas that applied to real life solutions. These ideas saved lives and created quite the resume for young students.
In “The Positive Power of Peers”, Dr. Shufeldt talks about the importance of surrounding yourself with positive peers, addresses cyberbullying / bullying and how important the lessons we learn in youth are.
In “The Mentor: Helping Others Realize their Dreams”, Dr. Shufeldt reveals famous figures who were boosted by the support of others, and talks about the importance of the role of a mentor.
In “Life of Learning”, Dr. Shufeldt writes about his own personal struggles as a young student and how pursuing education to receive his medical degree, MBA and law degree has had a positive impact on his career and life.
In “Enthusiasm: Reaching New Heights”, Dr. Shufeldt writes about how optimism, enthusiasm and passion spark success and ignite change.
In “Perspective”, Dr. Shufeldt talks about looking at life and various scenarios in multiple ways, to unlock new perspectives and information, to transform our attitudes.
In “Guts or Buts”, Dr. Shufeldt discusses the many reasons we can come up with excuses and the incredible things that are accomplished when we stop procrastinating and “just do it”.
In “Integrity”, Dr. Shufeldt explains how to have integrity in the most challenging circumstances, why it is important to a leader and successful person.
In “Teamwork” Dr. Shufeldt explains how a team’s efforts can be bigger than an individual’s, and the minds of several can counteract or catch the mistakes of one.
In “Intuition”, Dr. Shufeldt talks about the importance of trusting your gut, and how it can guide you in your life and career to avoid danger, and follow your best instincts to finding the best career for you!