Lesson Plan 4: Proud to Be Me

The best thing we can be is ourselves. Throughout this lesson, students will learn the importance of authenticity and be encouraged to live as their unique selves without worrying about what other people might think.

Grade level: 3 - 5 

Prep time: 10 min

Lesson duration: 40 - 45

Learning outcomes:

It is expected that students will:

• Recognize that being themselves is important.
• Identify reasons why being authentic can be challenging.
• Demonstrate an understanding of what it means to be authentic

Lesson includes:

• Activate, Acquire, and Apply Activities 

Reading Comprehension Questions include:

• What happened when Camilla admitted that she liked lima beans?
• Why do you think it is important to be authentic?
  

Materials required (not included):

• A Bad Case of Stripes by David Shannon
• Lined paper and pencils for writing a letter
• Envelopes (optional)

NB: Purchase includes access to downloadable resources for 6 months.