Lesson Plan
Effort Lesson Plan
Students will learn why putting in effort matters and will collaborate in small groups to identify and apply specific strategies that help them stay motivated when tasks get challenging.
Teaching effort strategies builds student resilience, supports a growth mindset, and empowers 6th graders to persevere through academic and personal challenges.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Discussion
5 minutes
Step 2
Scenario Challenge
10 minutes
Step 3
Strategy Brainstorm
5 minutes
Step 4
Group Poster Creation
5 minutes
Step 5
Reflection and Share
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Effort: Your Superpower
Learning Objectives
Why Effort Matters
Warm-Up Discussion
Scenario Challenge
Scenario Example
Strategy Brainstorm
Strategy Chart Example
Group Poster Creation
Reflection
Closing & Next Steps
Activity
Worksheet
