To teach the audience to always try and be optimistic through out life.
Materials needed:
Clear glass of water half way full
Netbook
Writing Utensils
Outcome (What do you want your learners to get out of your lesson):
Have a positive attitude, and live life to the fullest! Don't regret anything, because life is too short to be sad.
Introduction to Lesson:
Put glass of water and ask what they can describe the water. (Who can describe this glass of water?)
Activity Procedures:
Do introduction
Ask if they have ever heard of the word “optimism”. Tell definition (Hopefulness and confidence about the future or the successful outcome of something.) (How full is this glass of water?) (How many
Ask them to explain if they do
Tell definition of optimism(Hopefulness and confidence about the future or the successful outcome of something.) (How full is this glass of water?) (How many of you say its half full?
Half empty?)
Explain the purpose of the introduction(how the amount of water relates to optimism)
Have a discussion about optimism
(what are the possible benefits of optimism)
Ask again if anyone knows what optimism is.
Concluding the Lesson:
Always try to be optimistic
Summarize events
Comments from reader:
Benefits
It gives you a reason for living.
It reduces the level of stress experienced.
It enables you to handle and put your emotions in check.
It promotes happiness.
It promotes self respect and integrity
It enhances various coping skills developed in order to combat life’s struggles.
It promotes healthy living.
It increases your level of productivity.
It allows you to develop the attribute of patience.
It makes you proactive.
It gives you peace of mind.
It creates a positive attitude.
It allows you to develop the habit of being thankful.
It increases your level of motivation.
It promotes laughter.
It sets your mood for the day.
It promotes self confidence and boosts self esteem.
It ensures you are focused.
It promotes bonding between individuals.
It reduces the level of your frustrations and worries.
It improves your social life.
22. Do better in school
Hi, I'm (name omitted). I'm in 6th Grade. I like to read, play sports (skiing, soccer, football), boating, academics, camping, music, and video games. Optimism is important for middle schoolers because no one mentions it and it is a topic kids need to know.
Hi, I'm (name omitted). I'm in sixth grade. I like to go outside, read, play sports like soccer, running, skiing, and swimming. I like school and my favorite subject is science. Optimism is helpful for people to feel good and do good things.
Hi. My name is (name omitted). This summer I moved here to Lake Forest from Southlake, Texas. I enjoy playing football, swimming, and golfing. My favorite subject is Social Studies.
Optimisim
(names omitted)
Lesson Plan Title: Optimism
Grade Level: 5th or 6th
Kindness
Half empty?)
(what are the possible benefits of optimism)
Summarize events
Comments from reader:
Benefits
- It gives you a reason for living.
- It reduces the level of stress experienced.
- It enables you to handle and put your emotions in check.
- It promotes happiness.
- It promotes self respect and integrity
- It enhances various coping skills developed in order to combat life’s struggles.
- It promotes healthy living.
- It increases your level of productivity.
- It allows you to develop the attribute of patience.
- It makes you proactive.
- It gives you peace of mind.
- It creates a positive attitude.
- It allows you to develop the habit of being thankful.
- It increases your level of motivation.
- It promotes laughter.
- It sets your mood for the day.
- It promotes self confidence and boosts self esteem.
- It ensures you are focused.
- It promotes bonding between individuals.
- It reduces the level of your frustrations and worries.
- It improves your social life.
Hi, I'm (name omitted). I'm in 6th Grade. I like to read, play sports (skiing, soccer, football), boating, academics, camping, music, and video games. Optimism is important for middle schoolers because no one mentions it and it is a topic kids need to know.22. Do better in school
Hi, I'm (name omitted). I'm in sixth grade. I like to go outside, read, play sports like soccer, running, skiing, and swimming. I like school and my favorite subject is science. Optimism is helpful for people to feel good and do good things.
Hi. My name is (name omitted). This summer I moved here to Lake Forest from Southlake, Texas. I enjoy playing football, swimming, and golfing. My favorite subject is Social Studies.