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Strengths and Abilities
Students will examine personal strengths and abilities.



Primary Learning Outcomes
What are my strengths and abilities?

Additional Learning Outcomes


Assessed QCC Standards:

Grade: 8
Guidance
A. Self Knowledge
1
Topic: Knowledge of the influence of a positive self-concept.
Standard: Describe personal likes and dislikes. Describe individual skills required to fulfill different life roles. Describe how one’s behavior influences the feelings and actions of others. Identify environmental influences on attitudes, behaviors, and aptitudes.


Procedures/Activities


Step:  1 Duration: 20 min.
Have students fill out the activity sheet.

Attachments for Step 1
Title: FileName: Strengths and Abilities.doc
Description: Print and copy for each student.

Step:  2 Duration: 20 min.
Form small groups and have students discuss their activity sheets. What discoveries did they make? Which strengths seem to enhance a personal career interest?




Materials and Equipment
“Similarities and Differences” activity sheet, Pencil or pen


Standards (Local and/or National)

Total Duration
One class period

Technology Connection



Assessment
Students' participation in the activity will be evaluated.
Extension
Remediation
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.