Strengths Unleashed

Sara Townes

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Strengths Unleashed

Building on Strengths

This lesson focuses on helping students identify and build on their personal strengths through a series of engaging activities. By recognizing their unique abilities, students can boost their self-esteem and improve their academic and social skills. This lesson is important as it encourages self-awareness and personal growth, which are essential for success in both school and life.

Audience

8th Grade Students

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Blended Learning, Inquiry-Based Learning, Active Learning, Collaborative Learning, Experiential Learning

Materials

Worksheet: Identifying Strengths, Discussion Guide: Strengths in Action, Activity Instructions: Strengths Scavenger Hunt, Exit Ticket: Reflecting on Strengths, and Quiz: Strengths Knowledge Check

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

Begin with a brief introduction about the importance of recognizing personal strengths.
Explain how understanding strengths can help in personal and academic growth.

Step 2

Discussion: Strengths in Action

5 mins

Use the discussion guide to facilitate a conversation about different types of strengths.
Encourage students to share examples of strengths they admire in others.

Step 3

Activity: Strengths Scavenger Hunt

10 mins

Divide students into small groups.
Provide each group with the activity instructions.
Have students identify strengths in their peers through a scavenger hunt format.

Step 4

Worksheet: Identifying Strengths

5 mins

Distribute the worksheet to each student.
Ask students to reflect on and write down their own strengths.

Step 5

Closure and Exit Ticket

5 mins

Conclude with a brief discussion on how students can use their strengths in daily life.
Hand out the exit ticket for students to complete, reflecting on what they learned.

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Worksheet

Identifying Strengths Worksheet

This worksheet helps students reflect on and identify their personal strengths.

List three strengths you believe you have.

Think about what you are good at or what others compliment you on.

Describe a time when you used one of these strengths.

Consider a recent situation at school or home.

Discussion

Strengths in Action Discussion

A guided discussion to help students explore the concept of strengths and how they manifest in everyday life.

What are some strengths you admire in others?

Encourage students to think about qualities they see in friends, family, or public figures.

How can recognizing your strengths help you in school?

Discuss how strengths can be applied to academic tasks and social interactions.

Worksheet

Strengths Scavenger Hunt Activity

Instructions for a group activity where students identify strengths in their peers.

Find someone who is a good listener.

Find someone who is creative.

Find someone who is a team player.

Find someone who is good at problem-solving.

Quiz

Reflecting on Strengths Exit Ticket