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What Is Important to Me? Lesson PlanWhat Is Important to Me? Lesson Plan
Publisher
Missouri Department of Elementary
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6th
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Social & Emotional Learning
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Duration
30 mins
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What Is Important to Me?

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Pupils complete an activity sheet to determine what values are most important to them. They then discuss their responses with partners before sharing the results of the discussion with the class. 

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

social-emotional learning, self identity, goal setting, tolerance, problem solving strategies, life skills

Additional Tags

social studies

Instructional Ideas

  • Engage in a whole-class discussion about the values different cultures hold
  • Invite students to bring in valuable possessions to share with the class

Classroom Considerations

  • Final lesson from a consecutive three-part TEAMS unit

Pros

  • Targets several enduring life skills, including goal setting, tolerance, and problem solving 
  • Includes an engaging lesson hook 

Cons

  • None

Common Core

SL.6.1.a SL.6.1.b SL.6.1.c SL.6.1.d

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