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Learning About Myself Lesson PlanLearning About Myself Lesson Plan
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California Department of Education
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Grade
5th
Subjects
Social & Emotional Learning
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Duration
2 days
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Learning About Myself

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This Learning About Myself lesson plan also includes:
  • Educator Guide (.pdf)
  • Exploring the Grade 5 Lesson Plans
  • Career Readiness Glossary - English (.pdf)
  • Career Readiness Glossary - Spanish (.pdf)
  • Learning About Myself
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After completing an interest survey, peers group together based on similar likes. They work collaboratively to create a poster that highlights their interests. Groups share their finished products with the class. 

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

self-awareness, self identity, career goals, career planning, career skills, careers, goal setting, social-emotional learning, likes and dislikes

Instructional Ideas

  • To save class time on making groups, assign the survey one day and the activity the next
  • Review group jobs before the lesson begins—recorder, facilitator, summarizer, and reporter
  • Use the final question as a reflection piece and Exit Ticket

Classroom Considerations

  • Requires poster-making supplies
  • The activity takes one or two sessions to complete

Pros

  • Boosts self-awareness
  • Supports team-building
  • Learners express themselves creatively

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RI.5.4 W.5.2.a SL.5.1.a L.5.1.a L.5.3.a L.5.4.a L.5.6

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