Reflect and Celebrate

Elizabeth Hanna

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Reflect and Celebrate

Reflect on personal and academic growth

This lesson invites students to reflect on their personal and academic growth over the past year through guided discussion and creative expression. It aims to help students identify key experiences that shaped them, fostering a sense of accomplishment and optimism for the new year. This reflection is important as it encourages self-awareness and goal-setting, which are crucial for personal development.

Audience

Grade 9 High School Students

Time

40 minutes

Approach

Reflect on personal and academic growth

Materials

Discussion Questions, Reflection Worksheet, and Art Supplies (optional)

Step 1

Introduction

5 minutes

Welcome students and explain the purpose of the lesson: to reflect on their growth over the past year and celebrate their achievements.
Briefly discuss the importance of reflection and how it can help in setting future goals.

Step 2

Guided Discussion

15 minutes

Use the provided discussion questions to facilitate a conversation about personal and academic growth.
Encourage students to share their thoughts and experiences with the class.
Highlight common themes and insights that emerge from the discussion.

Step 3

Creative Expression Activity

15 minutes

Distribute the reflection worksheet to each student.
Ask students to think about key experiences that shaped them this year and express these through writing or drawing.
Encourage creativity and personal expression. Art supplies can be used if available.

Step 4

Closure

5 minutes

Invite a few students to share their reflections with the class.
Conclude with a positive note, emphasizing the importance of recognizing growth and looking forward to new opportunities in the coming year.

Discussion

Discussion Questions

A set of questions to guide students in reflecting on their personal and academic growth over the past year.

What is one personal achievement you are proud of this year?

Encourage students to think about both big and small achievements that have personal significance.

How have you changed or grown academically this year?

Guide students to consider improvements in skills, knowledge, or attitudes towards learning.

What was a challenging experience you faced, and how did you overcome it?

Help students reflect on resilience and problem-solving skills.

What is one thing you learned about yourself this year?

Encourage self-awareness and personal insights.

Worksheet

Reflection Worksheet

A worksheet to help students reflect on key experiences and growth over the past year through writing or drawing.

Describe a moment this year when you felt proud of yourself.

Think about a time when you accomplished something meaningful.

What is a lesson you learned this year that you will carry forward?

Consider both academic and personal lessons.

Draw or write about a memorable experience from this year.

Use creativity to express a significant moment.