Lesson Plan Title:
Grade 3 Life Skills Lesson Plan: Understanding “Me”
Materials Needed:
– Chart paper and markers
– Personal photo of each student (optional)
– A4 paper or notebooks
– Crayons or coloured pencils
– Worksheets on identity (handouts)
– Interactive whiteboard or projector (optional)
Learning Objectives:
– Students will describe their own interests, strengths, and unique qualities.
– Students will identify and respect the differences and similarities between themselves and their peers.
– Students will develop self-awareness skills.
Vocabulary:
1. Identity – Who a person is, including their qualities and characteristics.
2. Interests – Activities or subjects a person likes.
3. Strengths – Things a person is good at.
4. Unique – Being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else.
5. Respect – Understanding and valuing the qualities and abilities of others.
Previous Learning:
Students have explored the concept of families and community members, discussing roles and relationships. They are familiar with basic descriptive abilities and emotions.
Anticipated Challenges and Solutions:
– Challenge: Students might find it difficult to articulate their strengths and unique qualities.
Solution: Provide examples and prompts to guide their thinking. Pair up students for peer support.
– Challenge: Some students might feel shy or embarrassed sharing personal information.
Solution: Create a supportive and positive classroom environment; emphasize respect and encouragement.
Beginning Activities: (4 minutes)
1. Introduction:
– Greet students and display the lesson objectives on the board.
– Briefly discuss the word “me” and ask students to think about what makes them who they are.
– Display a personal photo (optional) and share something unique about yourself to set an example.
– Allow a few students to share their thoughts.
Middle Activities: (32 minutes)
1. Direct Instruction: (10 minutes)
– Explain what identity is and why it is important to understand ourselves.
– Introduce key vocabulary: identity, interests, strengths, unique, respect.
– Use chart paper to create a concept map of identity, adding categories like interests, strengths, family, and friends.
- Guided Practice: (10 minutes)
- Distribute worksheets on personal identity.
- Guide students through filling out their worksheets, discussing examples for each category.
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Encourage students to draw pictures or write words that represent their interests and strengths.
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Independent Practice: (12 minutes)
- Provide A4 paper or notebooks and ask students to create a “Me” poster.
- Instruct them to include drawings and words that describe their identity: what they like, their strengths, and what makes them unique.
- Circulate the room to provide assistance and positive feedback.
End Activities: (4 minutes)
1. Exit Ticket:
– Ask each student to share one thing they wrote or drew on their “Me” poster with a partner.
– Use thumbs up/down to indicate who found it easy or hard to think about their unique qualities.
Assessment and Checks for Understanding:
– Observe students during guided and independent practice to assess engagement and comprehension.
– Review completed identity worksheets and “Me” posters for understanding of concepts.
– Use the exit ticket activity to gauge students’ comfort in sharing personal information.
Differentiation Strategies for Diverse Learners:
– For struggling learners, provide sentence starters or templates to help them articulate their thoughts.
– For advanced learners, provide additional prompts to explore deeper aspects of their identity, such as future goals or personal values.
– Encourage peer support and collaboration.
– Use visual aids and examples to support understanding.
Teaching Notes:
This lesson focuses on building self-awareness and self-esteem through understanding personal identity. Use a supportive tone and positive reinforcement to encourage students. Ensure materials are accessible to all students, including those with disabilities, by providing alternative formats or assistive technologies if needed. Emphasize the importance of respect and kindness throughout the lesson to foster a safe and inclusive environment.