Welcome to Character Counts lessons based on Michael Josephson's commentaries. They vary in topic but encourage reflection and can be found at whatwillmatter.com.
Lesson Purpose: The purpose of these lessons is to foster personal reflection while bolstering literacy skills.
Lesson Organization: The commentary lessons are organized in the chart (below) by their relevance to each character pillar. While each lesson follows a consistent design, the academic challenge varies depending upon the commentary content. Note: The lessons are created as print copies with an extra piece of paper required for final reflection: however, the lessons could easily be revised to create digital versions.
Use Recommendation: These lessons will work in any class as part of a unit related to character or as part of a substitute lesson plan. While teachers can assign these lessons as independent work, initial direct instruction is essential to insure students understand the directions and to establish clear performance expectations. Prior to assigning the work independently, it is recommended that at least one lesson be taught with heavy direct instruction and then another in which students are given more responsibility but still are guided. It might also be wise to engage students in pair-share activities in any (or all) of the prediction, clarifying, and identifying main-idea sections. Good Luck and enjoy!
Lesson Purpose: The purpose of these lessons is to foster personal reflection while bolstering literacy skills.
Lesson Organization: The commentary lessons are organized in the chart (below) by their relevance to each character pillar. While each lesson follows a consistent design, the academic challenge varies depending upon the commentary content. Note: The lessons are created as print copies with an extra piece of paper required for final reflection: however, the lessons could easily be revised to create digital versions.
Use Recommendation: These lessons will work in any class as part of a unit related to character or as part of a substitute lesson plan. While teachers can assign these lessons as independent work, initial direct instruction is essential to insure students understand the directions and to establish clear performance expectations. Prior to assigning the work independently, it is recommended that at least one lesson be taught with heavy direct instruction and then another in which students are given more responsibility but still are guided. It might also be wise to engage students in pair-share activities in any (or all) of the prediction, clarifying, and identifying main-idea sections. Good Luck and enjoy!