Lesson Plan

Identity Scan Teacher Guide

Students will compose a personal identity statement that clearly articulates their values, interests, and cultural influences, supported by at least three concrete details to foster self-awareness and a growth mindset.

This lesson builds self-awareness and confidence by guiding students to reflect on their unique backgrounds, values, and interests. Crafting a personal identity statement promotes social-emotional learning, helps students recognize their strengths, and lays the foundation for inclusive classroom communities.

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5 minutes

Step 1

Hook & Warm-Up: Two-Word Identity Check-In

5 minutes

Step 2

Mini-Lesson: Defining Identity & Exemplars

7 minutes

Step 3

Guided Practice: Identity Map Brainstorm

8 minutes

Step 4

Collaborative Share-Pair

5 minutes

Step 5

Debrief & Exit Ticket: Draft Personal Statement

5 minutes

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Faces of Identity

What Is Personal Identity?

Values

Interests

Cultural Influences

Sample Identity Statements

Brainstorm: Identity Map

Next: Identity Map Brainstorm

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Journal

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Warm Up

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Mirror, Mirror Identity Scan

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