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    My Motivational Motto!

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    At a Glance:

    Grades:3, 4, 5, 6
    Subject:SEL (Social-Emotional Learning)
    Topic:Self Confidence
    Lesson Length:15 - 20 mins

    Standards / Framework:

    What will students learn in this activity?

    Students will create a motto using Mad-Lib type sentence frames.

    What should students know before this activity?

    Students should understand what a motto is and why words can make us feel more confident in ourselves. 

    How can teachers introduce this lesson?

    • Ask students if they have ever heard the motto “Think before you speak.”
      • What does that mean to you?
      • Why do you think it’s a powerful motto?
      • What are some other well known mottos? 
    • Read and discuss the sample comic. 
      • Would it be helpful to start the day by remembering these mottos? 
    • Explain that mottos are great reminders of what we believe in, what inspires us, or what we want others to know about us.

    What will students do?

    • Have students choose one of the three pre-made “Mad-Lib-style” sentence frames in the sample comic to help them write a personal motto.
    • Have students create a one-to-three-panel comic using their chosen motto.

    How can teachers wrap up the lesson?

    • Have students share their mottos with their peers.
    • Print and display the comics around the classroom.
    • Have students reflect on these questions:
      • How do you plan on using your motto? 
      • Do you think it’s OK to change your motto? Why or why not?

    How can teachers differentiate this activity?

    • Allow students to use the speech-to-text feature.
    • Have a list of adjectives on the board or on paper for some students to refer to.
    • Provide a list of motivational adjectives.
    • Allow students to use the voiceover feature to read their comics aloud.

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