Lesson Plan
Tick Talk Plan
In this lesson, students will identify personal strengths and motivations using an interactive poll and storytelling, map their individual “why,” and reflect on how self-awareness guides their choices.
Developing self-awareness helps students understand their unique strengths and motivations, fostering confidence and guiding positive decision-making academically and socially.
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Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Poll
5 minutes
Step 2
Motivation Moments Storytelling
10 minutes
Step 3
My Why Story Map Activity
20 minutes
Step 4
Sharing and Discussion
10 minutes
Step 5
Exit Ticket: One Strength
5 minutes

Slide Deck
Motivation Moments
What Is Motivation?
Why Motivation Matters
Teacher Story: Finding My Spark
What Did You Notice?
Quick Example: A Famous Kid’s Why
Your Motivation Moment
Share Out
Next Up: My Why Story Map

Warm Up


Activity


Cool Down

