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Compliment a Character Lesson PlanCompliment a Character Lesson Plan
Publisher
Health Smart Virginia
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Grade
6th
Subjects
Social & Emotional Learning
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Duration
45 mins
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Compliment a Character

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Compliments are true, specific, and positive. Crafting those compliments can be a challenge. Graciously accepting a compliment can also be a challenge. The first lesson in the Health Smart series designed for sixth graders provides them with an opportunity to craft, deliver, and accept compliments.

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Concepts

social-emotional learning, casel, self discipline, self-awareness, self identity, self esteem, independence, honesty, healthy habits, compliments

Instructional Ideas

  • Have class members create a special binder to store the journals, handouts, worksheets, and materials they will create over the course of the unit
  • Laminate the Character Cards to permit reuse

Classroom Considerations

  • Presumes class members are familiar with the Disney characters featured on the character cards
  • Requires color copies and glue sticks

Pros

  • Using fictional characters provides learners with a safe way to practice

Cons

  • None

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