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All contents of the presentation are taken from the lesson plan document authored as part of The Good Project by Lynn Barendsen, Courtney Bither, Shelby Clark, Wendy Fischman, Howard Gardner, Kirsten McHugh, and Daniel Mucinskas.
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Lesson Goal:
You will articulate strategies to help prepare for similar decisions and situations that may take place in the future.
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Assessment:
You will be able to describe a specific Good Work concept or activity, articulating the reasons why this specific item resonates with him/her. You will be able to identify all major Good Work concepts. You will be able to turn a concept into a potential strategy, with specific action items and steps taken towards resolution. You will be able to articulate personal strategies for facing difficult decisions encountered in the future.
Written reflections will be collected and assessed as part of the Good Work portfolio.
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Opener: Reflection about Good Work [10 minutes]
In groups, reflect upon what you have learned about Good Work, using the following questions as prompts:
Group Brainstorm [10 minutes]
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Class Activity 2: Mind Mapping [20 minutes]
Choose one or two concepts that most resonate with you, and consider how to turn these concepts into a strategy.
Form small groups and change concepts and ideas into strategies using the worksheet.
Be as specific as possible, breaking the strategy into a step-by-step process, including time needed for each step.
Come together as a group and share out.
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Homework: My Dilemma [5 minutes]
If you did not complete the “From Concept to Strategy” Worksheet in class, you may finish the worksheet at home.
Add the complete “From Concept to Strategy” worksheet to the Good Work portfolio.
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