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What's Your Superpower?

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Julie Donovan

Tier 1
For Schools

Lesson Plan

What's Your Superpower? Lesson Plan

Students will be able to identify at least two personal strengths and explain how these strengths can be applied in academic and social contexts.

Understanding personal strengths builds self-esteem, promotes a positive self-image, and helps students recognize their value and potential contributions to their school and community.

Audience

6th Grade

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Interactive discussion, guided reflection, and a creative activity.

Materials

What's Your Superpower? Slide Deck, and My Superpower Shield Worksheet

Prep

Review Materials

10 minutes

  • Review the What's Your Superpower? Slide Deck to familiarize yourself with the content.
  • Print copies of the My Superpower Shield Worksheet for each student.
  • Ensure you have markers or colored pencils available for students to use.

Step 1

Warm-Up & Introduction

5 minutes

  • Begin by asking students: "If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why?"
  • Transition the discussion to real-life "superpowers" (strengths) that people have.
  • Introduce the lesson objectives.

Step 2

Exploring Strengths

10 minutes

  • Use the What's Your Superpower? Slide Deck to present different categories of strengths (e.g., academic, creative, social, physical, character traits).
  • Facilitate a brief discussion for each category, asking students for examples of these strengths in themselves or others.

Step 3

My Superpower Shield Activity

10 minutes

  • Distribute the My Superpower Shield Worksheet to each student.
  • Explain the activity: Students will draw or write about their top 2-3 personal strengths on their "superpower shield" template. Encourage creativity and self-reflection.

Step 4

Share & Reflect

5 minutes

  • Invite students to briefly share one identified strength with a partner or the whole class (if time allows and they are comfortable).
  • Ask: "How can you use this superpower (strength) in your daily life, both at school and at home this week?"
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Slide Deck

What's Your Superpower?

Discovering Your Unique Strengths!

Welcome students and introduce the engaging question to kick off the lesson.

Beyond Capes and X-Ray Vision...

What are 'real-life' superpowers?

Think about things people are really good at.

What makes someone special?

Prompt students to think beyond fictional superpowers and consider everyday strengths. Ask: "What are some amazing things people do every day that seem like a superpower?"

Why Do Your Superpowers Matter?

  • Boosts your confidence!
  • Helps you understand yourself better.
  • Shows you how you can help others.
  • Makes you a stronger student and friend.

Explain why recognizing strengths is important for personal growth and confidence. Ask: "How does knowing what you're good at make you feel?"

Academic Superpowers

Are you a:

  • Problem Solver? (Great at math or puzzles)
  • Word Wizard? (Excellent at reading, writing, or telling stories)
  • Science Sleuth? (Love experimenting and understanding how things work)
  • History Hunter? (Good at remembering facts and understanding the past)

Discuss academic strengths. Provide examples like problem-solving, reading comprehension, writing clearly. Ask students for their own examples.

Creative Superpowers

Do you have a knack for:

  • Artistic Expression? (Drawing, painting, sculpting)
  • Musical Talent? (Playing instruments, singing, composing)
  • Imaginative Storytelling? (Writing fiction, creating elaborate games)
  • Innovative Ideas? (Coming up with new ways to do things)

Discuss creative strengths. Encourage students to think broadly about creativity beyond just art, e.g., creative thinking, innovative ideas. Ask for examples.

Social Superpowers

Are you a:

  • Team Player? (Work well with others)
  • Great Communicator? (Good at explaining things or listening)
  • Natural Leader? (Help organize and guide groups)
  • Empathetic Friend? (Understand how others are feeling)

Discuss social strengths. Emphasize empathy, leadership, communication. Ask: "How can these strengths help a classroom or a friend group?"

Character Superpowers

Do you possess:

  • Kindness? (Always ready to help others)
  • Perseverance? (Don't give up easily)
  • Honesty? (Always tell the truth)
  • Curiosity? (Love to learn new things and ask questions)

Discuss character strengths. Highlight perseverance, kindness, honesty. Ask: "Why are these inner strengths just as powerful as other talents?"

Your Superpower Shield!

Now it's YOUR turn to identify your unique strengths!

  • Think about what you're really good at.
  • Consider all the different types of superpowers we discussed.
  • You'll create your own My Superpower Shield Worksheet!

Introduce the activity. Explain that students will be creating a visual representation of their strengths. Direct them to the worksheet.

Unleash Your Inner Hero!

You ALL have incredible superpowers!

  • Use them to help yourself and others.
  • Keep discovering new strengths.
  • You are capable of amazing things!

Encourage students to actively use their strengths and remind them that everyone has value. Conclude with a positive message.

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Worksheet

My Superpower Shield

Everyone has unique strengths, talents, and abilities that make them special. These are your "superpowers"! Think about what you are really good at, whether it's in academics, sports, art, helping others, or being a great friend.

Inside the shield below, draw or write about your top 2-3 personal strengths. Think about how these strengths help you at school, at home, and with friends.















































How will I use one of my superpowers this week?







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