Finding the Best in Others
Overview
In this lesson, students will analyze character traits using the book, Playing for Change, by Kelly Brown. As an extension, students will identify positive character traits in themselves and others.
Lesson Overview
Introduction
In this lesson, students will analyze character traits using the book, Playing for Change, by Kelly Brown. As an extension, students will identify positive character traits in themselves and others.
Grades 3 – 5
Themes
- Inclusion
- Belonging
- Respectfulness
- Kindness
- Acceptance
Objectives
During this lesson, students will:
- Identify character traits
- Use text evidence to demonstrate understanding of a text
- Recognize positive character traits pertaining to themselves and others
Essential Questioning
Students should be able to answer these questions by the end of this lesson:
- How do one’s feelings, actions, speech, and thoughts contribute to their character?
- What traits do others possess that make them a kind and special person?
- How can we recognize positive character traits in our peers?
Indiana Academic Standards
INSS.ELA – 3.RN.2.1
- Ask and answer questions to demonstrate understanding of a text, referring explicitly to the text as the basis for the answers.
INSS.ELA – 4.RN.2.1
- Refer to details and examples in a text when explaining what a text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.
INSS.ELA – 5.RN.2.1
- Quote accurately from a text when explaining what a text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.
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