Lesson Plan
Shining Strengths Guide
Students will identify three personal character strengths and draft one actionable strategy to apply a chosen strength in an upcoming academic task.
Recognizing and celebrating individual strengths builds self-efficacy, fosters an asset-based mindset, and empowers students to leverage their unique traits for academic success.
Audience
Time
Approach
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 Survey and Reflection
8 minutes
Step 4
Think-Pair-Share Application
7 minutes
Step 5
Group Commitment Wall and Wrap-Up
5 minutes

Slide Deck
Spotlight on Strengths
Agenda
What Are Character Strengths?
VIA Category: Wisdom & Knowledge
VIA Category: Courage
VIA Categories: Humanity & Justice
VIA Categories: Temperance & Transcendence
Next Steps

Script


Journal

