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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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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

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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

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Warm Up

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Activity

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Cool Down

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?What Makes Me Tick?

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