Lesson Plan
Shining Strengths Guide
Students will identify three personal character strengths, reflect on past successes, and draft a strategy to apply one strength in an upcoming class task.
Focusing on assets boosts self-efficacy and an asset-based mindset, building confidence and engagement for future learning.
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Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Talent Show Introduction
5 minutes
Step 2
Direct Instruction on Strength Categories
5 minutes
Step 3
Individual Strengths Reflection
10 minutes
Step 4
Think-Pair-Share Application
5 minutes
Step 5
Group Commitment Wall
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Spotlight on Strengths
Talent-Show Style Introduction
The Six VIA Strength Categories
Strengths in Action: Examples
Individual Reflection
Think-Pair-Share: Applying Strengths
Group Commitment Wall
Closing & Takeaway
Script
Journal
