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The Successful Student: Picturing the Successful Student Lesson PlanThe Successful Student: Picturing the Successful Student Lesson Plan
Publisher
Missouri Department of Elementary
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Grade
6th - 8th
Subjects
Social & Emotional Learning
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Duration
45 mins
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The Successful Student: Picturing the Successful Student

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Class groups brainstorm the characteristics that make up a successful student before taking part in a whole class discussion. Assigned group roles promote member participation.

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Concepts

counseling, group discussions, leadership

Additional Tags

social studies

Instructional Ideas

  • Set up groups and assign the roles ahead of time; or give learners the option to create their own groups and divvy up the roles themselves

Classroom Considerations

  • Lesson aligns with both national and Missouri guidance counseling standards, but can be aligned with other state standards as well
  • First lesson in a four-part life skills unit 

Pros

  • The five-page packet includes learning objectives, standards addressed, teacher reflection, and a worksheet, 
  • Resource clearly identifies the skills and subject areas addressed in the lesson

Cons

  • The lesson procedure is brief in detail

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