Lesson Plan

Shining Strengths Guide

Students will identify three personal character strengths and draft one strategy to apply a strength in an upcoming class task.

Recognizing and celebrating strengths builds self-efficacy and fosters an asset-based mindset, boosting engagement and confidence across subjects.

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Teacher Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Talent-Show Style Introduction

5 minutes

Step 2

Direct Instruction on VIA Strength Categories

5 minutes

Step 3

Individual Strengths Survey and Reflection

10 minutes

Step 4

Think-Pair-Share: Applying Strengths

5 minutes

Step 5

Group Commitment Wall

5 minutes

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Spotlight on Strengths

Talent-Show Style Introduction

What Are Character Strengths?

VIA Strength Categories

Strengths in Action

Identifying Your Strengths

Journal Reflection

Think-Pair-Share

Group Commitment Wall

Looking Ahead

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Journal

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Strengths Spotlight

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