Motivation Story Time

Victoria Wallace

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Motivation Story Time

Learn from characters overcoming challenges

In this lesson, students will engage in storytelling to learn about characters who overcome challenges and develop a strong work ethic. Through discussion and reflection, they will connect these stories to their own experiences, fostering personal growth and motivation. This lesson is important as it helps students understand resilience and perseverance, encouraging them to apply these values in their daily lives.

Audience

2nd Grade Students

Time

30 mins

Approach

Learn from characters overcoming challenges

Materials

Storybook: 'The Little Engine That Could', Discussion Questions, and Reflection Worksheet

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

Begin by gathering students in a circle.
Introduce the story 'The Little Engine That Could'.
Explain that the story is about overcoming challenges and having a strong work ethic.

Step 2

Storytelling

10 mins

Read 'The Little Engine That Could' aloud to the class.
Use expressive voices and gestures to engage students.
Pause occasionally to ask predictive questions (e.g., 'What do you think will happen next?').

Step 3

Discussion

10 mins

Use the Discussion Questions to facilitate a conversation about the story.
Encourage students to share their thoughts and relate the story to their own experiences.

Step 4

Reflection

5 mins

Distribute the Reflection Worksheet to each student.
Ask students to write or draw about a time they overcame a challenge.
Collect worksheets for review and provide feedback.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

Recap the key themes of the story: perseverance and hard work.
Encourage students to think about how they can apply these lessons in their own lives.
Thank students for their participation and enthusiasm.

Discussion

Discussion Questions

A set of questions to guide a discussion about the story and its themes.

What challenges did the little engine face?

Encourage students to identify specific obstacles and discuss how the engine overcame them.

How did the little engine's attitude help it succeed?

Discuss the importance of a positive mindset and determination.

Can you think of a time when you faced a challenge? How did you overcome it?

Allow students to share personal stories and relate them to the story's themes.

Worksheet

Reflection Worksheet

A worksheet for students to reflect on their own experiences with overcoming challenges.

Draw or write about a time you overcame a challenge.

Think about a time when you had to work hard to achieve something.

What did you learn from that experience?

Consider how the experience made you feel and what you would do differently next time.