Reading and Writing Assignment🔤📝📚 (1 hr & 30 mins)
🎯 Objective
Create a short video explaining how personal responsibility connects to managing your personal bank account, inspired by the message of “Man in the Mirror.”
📌 Video Requirements
⏱ Length: 3–5 minutes
🎤 Speak clearly (no reading word-for-word)
📖 Connect to:
The message of “Man in the Mirror”
At least one habit from The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens
💡 Include at least one personal example
Video Structure Guide
Introduction (30–45 seconds)
Explain what “starting with the man in the mirror” means.
Share why change starts with you.
Introduce the idea of a personal bank account.
Example starter:
“The song ‘Man in the Mirror’ teaches us that real change begins with ourselves. In the same way, building a strong personal bank account starts with personal responsibility.”
Answer these questions:
What happens if someone spends more than they earn?
Why is saving money important?
How do daily choices affect your financial future?
Connect it to:
Habit 1: Be Proactive → Taking responsibility for your money
Habit 2: Begin With the End in Mind → Setting financial goals
Habit 3: Put First Things First → Needs before wants
Personal Reflection (1–2 minutes)
Share:
A time you spent money wisely or unwisely.
A financial goal you want to achieve.
One habit you will improve starting today.
Conclusion (30–45 seconds)
End with a strong message:
“If I want a better future, I must start with the man in the mirror. My financial success depends on the choices I make today.”