Lesson Plan
Shining Strengths Guide
Students will identify three personal character strengths, reflect on their self-efficacy, and draft a strategy to apply one strength to an upcoming academic task.
Focusing on personal strengths builds confidence, promotes an asset-based mindset, and encourages students to leverage what they do best for classroom success.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Talent Show Introduction
5 minutes
Step 2
Understanding Strengths Categories
5 minutes
Step 3
Identifying Personal Strengths
8 minutes
Step 4
Pair and Share Strategies
7 minutes
Step 5
Strengths Commitment Wall
3 minutes
Step 6
Assessment and Closure
2 minutes

Slide Deck
Spotlight on Strengths
Talent Show of Strengths
Today's Objectives
VIA Character Strength Categories
Identify Your Strengths
Think-Pair-Share
Strengths Commitment Wall
Exit Ticket & Closing

Script


Journal

