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All About Me
Students will describe how people differ in the ways they learn best.



Primary Learning Outcomes
How do different people learn the best? How do I learn the best?

Additional Learning Outcomes


Assessed QCC Standards:

Grade: 4
Guidance
A. Self Knowledge
1
Topic: Knowledge of the importance of self-concept.
Standard: Describe positive characteristics about self as seen by self and others. Identify how behaviors affect school and family situations. Describe how behavior influences the feelings and actions of others. Demonstrate a positive attitude about self. Identify personal interests, abilities, strengths, and weaknesses. Describe ways to meet personal needs through work.

2
Topic: Skills to interact with others.
Standard: Identify how people are unique. Demonstrate effective skills for interacting with others. Demonstrate skills in managing conflicts with peers and adults. Demonstrate group membership skills. Identify sources and effect of peer pressure. Demonstrate appropriate behavior when peer pressures are contrary to one’s belief. Demonstrate awareness of different cultures, lifestyles, attitudes, and abilities.


Procedures/Activities


Step:  1 Duration: 5 min.
Explain to students that they will participate in an activity that will encourage them to think about themselves and how they may differ from others. Explain that everyone has a certain way in which he or she learns best, but that no one way is better than any other. Stress that there are no right or wrong answers for this activity.

Step:  2 Duration: 25 min.
Distribute the “All About Me” sheet and allow time for students to complete the form. When completed, have students discuss their responses.

Attachments for Step 2
Title: FileName: All About Me.doc
Description: Print and copy for each student.




Materials and Equipment
“All About Me” sheet


Standards (Local and/or National)

Total Duration
30 min.

Technology Connection



Assessment
Students' participation in the activity will be evaluated.
Extension
Have students compare their answers to that of a friend and chart the similarities and differences on a Venn Diagram.
Remediation
Give this worksheet at the beginning and the end of the school year. Ask students to see how their answers have remained the same or changed.
Accommodation
For students with exceptional needs, what changes can be made in instruction and teaching delivery to enhance student participation and learning? Each area below is a direct link to general classroom accommodations.

Non-readers     Physical Impairments     Sensory Impairments     Attention/Behavior

Each disability below is a direct link to general classroom accommodations specific for that disability.

    Autism
    Deaf - Blind
    Deaf/Hard of Hearing
    Emotional and Behavioral Disorder
    Mild Intellectual Disability
    Orthopedic Impairment
    Other Health Impairment
        Attention Deficit Disorder/Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
        Tourette Syndrome
    Significant Development Delay
    Specific Learning Disability
    Speech - Language Impairment
    Traumatic Brain Injury
    Visual Impairment

Modification
For students with significant disabilities, what changes can be made in instruction and teaching delivery to allow students to participate in classroom instruction while working on IEP objectives and off grade level QCC standards. Below are suggested modifications correlated to the procedures of this lesson plan.