Lesson Plan

Shining Strengths Guide

Students will identify three personal character strengths through a survey and reflective journaling, then draft one concrete strategy to apply a chosen strength to an upcoming class task.

By discovering and celebrating their unique strengths, students build self-efficacy and adopt an asset-based mindset, boosting confidence and engagement in learning.

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Teacher Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Talent-Show Introduction

5 minutes

Step 2

Direct Instruction on Strength Categories

5 minutes

Step 3

Individual Strengths Survey & Reflection

10 minutes

Step 4

Think-Pair-Share Application

5 minutes

Step 5

Group Commitment Wall

5 minutes

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Spotlight on Strengths

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Sample Strength Categories

Strengths Survey Instructions

Reflection Prompts

Think-Pair-Share Application

Commitment Wall

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Script

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Journal

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Strengths Spotlight

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