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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Time
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Materials
Prep
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

Slide Deck
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

Script


Journal

