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Roald Dahl
The BFG Lesson Plans
A 55-page unit examines the novel, The BFG, by Roald Dahl. Six lessons pay close attention to friendship, dreams, and believing themes while analyzing interesting characters, writing creative vocabulary, smilies, metaphors, an exciting...
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Good Character: Handling Emotions
Know that it is normal to experience different emotions and learn positive ways to deal with your emotions. This website, which is meant to accompany a video on emotions and good character, provides questions for discussion, activity...
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Good Character: Preventing Conflicts & Violence
Learn how conflicts arise, how to prevent conflicts, and how emotions and attitudes affect conflicts. Also, learn how to speak out against violence with the help of the discussion questions, activity ideas, and writing prompts provided...
Character Lab
Character Lab: Knowing What You Don't Know: How to Impress an Audience
"I don't know.". These words can be terrifying to say, however they are a sign of strength. This article explains intellectual humility and why it is important to practice.
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Character Lab: The Secret: Permission to Feel
Don't assume that the young people in your life are fine. Don't assume that what you see is all there is to know. This blog describes an encounter that a young boy had that helped him feel "seen" and understood by adults. Listening is...
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Character Lab: Gratitude: Understanding Your Feelings and Using Them Wisely
This article discusses the importance of having gratitude and ways to foster it in young people.
Character Lab
Character Lab: Gratitude Letter: Gratitude
Write a letter to a person who has influenced your life in a positive way. This could be a teacher, relative, mentor, or coach. If you can, read your letter aloud to the person you chose. Printables and examples are included.
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Character Lab: Gratitude Journal: Gratitude
Keep a journal where you write in detail about things you are grateful for in your life. Choose from a variety of prompts and respond in 5-6 sentences. Printables and examples are included.