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Who I Am
Students will increase awareness of and appreciation for self and others.



Primary Learning Outcomes
What kinds of things do I like? What kinds of things do my classmates like?

Additional Learning Outcomes

Assessed QCC Standards:

Grade: 2
Guidance
A. Self Knowledge
1
Topic: Knowledge of the importance of self-concept.
Standard: Describe positive characteristics about self as seen by self and others. Identify how behaviors affect school and family situations. Describe how behavior influences the feelings and actions of others. Demonstrate a positive attitude about self. Identify personal interests, abilities, strengths, and weaknesses. Describe ways to meet personal needs through work.

Procedures/Activities


Step:  1 Duration: 20 min.
Read aloud the items on the “Who I Am” sheet and after each one ask students to raise their hand if the statement applies to them. Set the tone for the class by raising your own hand for items that are applicable.

Attachments for Step 1
Title: FileName: Who I Am.doc
Description: Print and copy as a guide to your discussion.

Step:  2 Duration: 10 min.
Once all items have been read and responded to, have students discuss what they learned about each other as a result.


Materials and Equipment
“Who I Am” activity sheet


Standards (Local and/or National)

Total Duration
30 min.

Technology Connection


Assessment
Students participation in the activity and oral answers will be evaluated.
Extension
Have students prepare interview questions to interview someone that they would like to find out more about. Ask students to find out the likes and dislikes of that person.
Remediation
Ask students to make a book of things that they like. Allow them to share their books with a group of classmates.
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.