Lesson Plan

Identity Quest Blueprint

Students will explore and articulate their personal identity by identifying strengths, interests, and emotions through guided discussion, creative collage-making, journaling, and a final one-word share-out to build self-awareness and empathy.

Understanding ourselves fosters confidence, emotional literacy, and empathy. This lesson strengthens classroom community and aligns with CASEL’s Self-Awareness framework.

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Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials

15 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Purpose

5 minutes

Step 2

Mirror of Me Presentation

10 minutes

Step 3

Strengths Collage

15 minutes

Step 4

Emotion Explorer Journaling

10 minutes

Step 5

One-Word Check-Out

5 minutes

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Slide Deck

Mirror of Me

Today’s Journey

What Is Identity?

Personal Interests

Family Traditions

Discover Your Strengths

Unique Qualities

Think-Pair-Share

Quick Journal Prompt

Next Up: Strengths Collage

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Activity

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Journal

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Cool Down

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What Makes Me, Me?

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