Cover -- Contents -- Introduction: Understanding Motivation -- The Framework of 40 Developmental Assets® for Adolescents -- The Power of Assets -- Chapter 1: Factors and Traits That Affect Motivation -- Chapter 2: Using Different Approaches for Different Learners -- Best Practice Tips to Address Different Learning Styles -- Motivation: What's My Style? -- Multiple Intelligences Survey -- Student Learning Profile -- Chapter 3: Setting Goals and Changing Behaviors -- Best Practice Tips for Setting Goals and Changing Behaviors -- Skills for Success Goal Sheet -- Are You a Procrastinator? -- Personal Reflection -- Harassment Intervention Packet -- Behavior Intervention Plan -- Daily Tracking Sheet -- Daily Effort and Conduct Sheet -- Attendance Intervention, Levels 1 & 2 -- Attendance Intervention, Levels 3, 4 & 5 -- Chapter 4: Fostering Self-Esteem and Enthusiasm -- Best Practice Tips for Fostering Self-Esteem and Enthusiasm -- Liabilities or Assets?/What You See Is What You Get! -- Personal Belief Systems -- Thinking Errors Activity -- I Can Change! -- Chapter 5: Strengthening Social Skills -- Best Practice Tips for Strengthening Social Skills -- Reading Social Cues -- Getting to Know Me . . . Getting to Know You . . . -- Find Someone Who . . . Have You Ever . . . -- What Is Fueling Your Anger? -- Managing Anger -- Taming the Temper -- Chapter 6: Creating Strong Relationships with Parents and Adults -- Best Practice Tips for Creating Strong Relationships with Parents and Adults -- Cha Ching! The Trust Bank Account Activity -- Five Simple Rules to Build Trust and Communicate Effectively -- Meet-the-Teacher Night -- Student-Led/Teacher-Supported Conference -- Index.