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Self-Evaluation
Students will identify personality characteristics in themselves and others.



Primary Learning Outcomes
What are some of my personality traits? What are the personality traits of my friends?

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: 15 min.
Give students a copy of the “Personal Characteristics” activity sheet and ask them to circle the characteristics they feel they have and write down why they believe they have these features.

Attachments for Step 1
Title: FileName: Personal Characteristics.doc
Description: Print and copy for each student.

Step:  2 Duration: 15 min.
Distribute a second copy of the “Personal Characteristics” activity sheet and ask each student to write down the name of a member of the group whom they think has each of the characteristics listed on the activity sheet and give a reason why they think the person has these features. Each student should remain anonymous when filling out the second activity sheet.

Attachments for Step 2
Title: FileName: Personal Characteristics.doc
Description: Print and copy for each student.

Step:  3 Duration: 10 min.
Collect the second activity sheet and read aloud only the names of the persons listed to have certain characteristics. Each student can make a checkmark next to that characteristic each time they are named as having it.

Step:  4 Duration: 5 min.
Have students discuss characteristics attributed to them and how they feel about having others assign that characteristic to them.




Materials and Equipment
“Personal Characteristics” 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.