Lesson Plan

Identifying Strengths

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A game of Jeopardy helps participants identify their strengths and those of their classmates. Players use five index cards to identify their strengths in five categories (Sports & Fitness, Arts & Music, Friends & Family, School Subjects, and Just for Fun). Two teams then compete in a Jeopardy game that asks them to identify who has a particular strength in the class. In the after-game interviews and discussions, pupils realize everyone has strengths in different areas.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Post the brainstorm list of strengths next to the Respect and Self-respect list from the previous lesson
  • Provide the five volunteers with a copy of the directions for the game
  • Ensure that the two clickers make different sounds to make it easier to identify which group clicked first
  • Create mixed ability teams and separate friends
Classroom Considerations
  • Class members should be familiar with the TV "Jeopardy" game format
  • Requires copies of the "Jeopardy" activity sheet and the "Strengths Interview" activity sheet
Pros
  • Includes detailed directions for the "Jeopardy" activity as well as lesson extensions
  • The activity addresses multiple learning styles
Cons
  • None