Learners identify issues in their school or community they feel they could have the courage to stand up for.
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Learners identify issues in their school or community they feel they could have the courage to stand up for.
In this lesson, learners recognize that courage is something we need when making a difficult choice about something important. A hero makes courageous choices for the good of all, sometimes risking personal safety and comfort.
Learners reflect in writing on one of two quotes about courage. Alternatively, they write about courage they will need to act on an issue in the future.
As a reflection exercise on perseverance, learners illustrate a conversation about perseverance between two people.
The purpose of this lesson is to reflect on long-term impact. Discuss the importance of not getting discouraged when their actions don't seem to make a difference in the short term.
Each learner sets an individual goal using a goal-setting strategy. The group reflects on perseverance and how to persevere when the plan gets difficult to carry out.
Learners brainstorm a variety of short-term and long-term goals and discuss the logistics of carrying out the goals. They brainstorm needed resources and how they can persevere in reaching one or more of the goals.
In this lesson, we explore the value of reading and discuss why it is good for the community when everyone has access to books.
Learners compare two communities to which they belong using a Venn diagram and descriptive words related to trustworthiness.
In this lesson, learners describe what a group looks like that has a high level of trust with each other.