Lesson Plan
Teacher Guide Identity Shields
Students will create a four-quadrant identity shield illustrating strengths, culture, interests, and future hopes, then explain one quadrant to a peer using assets-based language.
This lesson fosters self-awareness, asset-based thinking, and belonging by having students reflect on personal strengths and aspirations, building community and confidence.
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Prep
Prepare Materials and Strategies
10 minutes
Step 1
Do Now
5 minutes
Step 2
Modeling
5 minutes
Step 3
Shield Creation
10 minutes
Step 4
Share and Gallery Walk
7 minutes
Step 5
Reflect and Exit Ticket
3 minutes

Slide Deck
Who Am I? Identity Shields
Do Now: Snapshot of You
Model: Example Identity Shield
Asset Language Starter Phrases
Create Your Own Shield
Share & Gallery Walk
Reflect & Exit Ticket

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Project Guide


Worksheet


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