Activity Overview
At times, we can be over-critical of ourselves. We may harp on our imperfections, forgetting about the already existing good qualities. This activity will have students make positive affirmations for themselves. By creating five or more affirmations, students will have to think about more than just surface characteristics.
You may find that students have trouble listing five good things about themselves. This is a troubling reality, but is exactly the reason why this topic is important to cover. It shouldn’t be hard to talk positively about yourself. If a student is struggling, a good idea is to tell them what you like about them as a student (class participation, good listener, hard worker, etc.). Students should also be encouraged to think about their hobbies and why they stick with them!
Template and Class Instructions
(These instructions are completely customizable. After clicking "Copy Activity", update the instructions on the Edit Tab of the assignment.)
Student Instructions
Demonstrate your understanding of positive self concept by creating five or more positive affirmations for yourself in a storyboard.
- Click "Start Assignment".
- Use the "Add Cells" button to create five or more cells.
- In each cell, create an image of what you like about yourself.
- Each cell should be different and contain a short blurb describing what is good about you.
Lesson Plan Reference
Rubric
(You can also create your own on Quick Rubric.)
| Proficient | Emerging | Beginning | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Content | Five or more cells were used to make positive affirmations. In each cell, the student used exemplary text, scenes, and characters to depict a positive affirmation to the reader. | Five or more cells were used to make positive affirmations. In each cell, the student used adequate text, scenes, and characters to depict a positive affirmation to the reader. | Fewer than five cells were used or the storyboard is unfinished. The student did not use adequate text, scenes, and characters to depict a positive affirmation to the reader. |
| Diversity | The storyboard cell themes are different than one another. No setting or scenes are repeated, creating a dynamic picture of an individual for the reader. | There were two cells that had similar themes. Minimal settings or scenes are repeated. | There were more than two cells that had similar themes. Too many settings or scenes are repeated. |
| Use of Conventions | There are few to no grammar or spelling mistakes. | There are some grammar or spelling mistakes, but understanding of content is clear. | There are too many grammar or spelling mistakes creating an unclear understanding of content. |
Activity Overview
At times, we can be over-critical of ourselves. We may harp on our imperfections, forgetting about the already existing good qualities. This activity will have students make positive affirmations for themselves. By creating five or more affirmations, students will have to think about more than just surface characteristics.
You may find that students have trouble listing five good things about themselves. This is a troubling reality, but is exactly the reason why this topic is important to cover. It shouldn’t be hard to talk positively about yourself. If a student is struggling, a good idea is to tell them what you like about them as a student (class participation, good listener, hard worker, etc.). Students should also be encouraged to think about their hobbies and why they stick with them!
Template and Class Instructions
(These instructions are completely customizable. After clicking "Copy Activity", update the instructions on the Edit Tab of the assignment.)
Student Instructions
Demonstrate your understanding of positive self concept by creating five or more positive affirmations for yourself in a storyboard.
- Click "Start Assignment".
- Use the "Add Cells" button to create five or more cells.
- In each cell, create an image of what you like about yourself.
- Each cell should be different and contain a short blurb describing what is good about you.
Lesson Plan Reference
Rubric
(You can also create your own on Quick Rubric.)
| Proficient | Emerging | Beginning | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Content | Five or more cells were used to make positive affirmations. In each cell, the student used exemplary text, scenes, and characters to depict a positive affirmation to the reader. | Five or more cells were used to make positive affirmations. In each cell, the student used adequate text, scenes, and characters to depict a positive affirmation to the reader. | Fewer than five cells were used or the storyboard is unfinished. The student did not use adequate text, scenes, and characters to depict a positive affirmation to the reader. |
| Diversity | The storyboard cell themes are different than one another. No setting or scenes are repeated, creating a dynamic picture of an individual for the reader. | There were two cells that had similar themes. Minimal settings or scenes are repeated. | There were more than two cells that had similar themes. Too many settings or scenes are repeated. |
| Use of Conventions | There are few to no grammar or spelling mistakes. | There are some grammar or spelling mistakes, but understanding of content is clear. | There are too many grammar or spelling mistakes creating an unclear understanding of content. |
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