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.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
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

Slide Deck
Spotlight on Strengths
Key Concepts
Sample Strength Categories
Strengths Survey Instructions
Reflection Prompts
Think-Pair-Share Application
Commitment Wall

Script


Journal

