Lesson Plan

Unmasking Your Talent Session 1

Students will learn the difference between fixed and growth mindsets, define coping skills, apply growth mindset concepts in a paired activity, and practice reframing weaknesses as strengths.

Adding a dedicated growth‐mindset activity deepens understanding of persistence and reframing, boosting resilience and self‐awareness.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Teacher Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up

2 minutes

Step 2

Rock–Paper–Scissors Cheering Game

6 minutes

Step 3

Mindset Mini-Lesson

4 minutes

Step 4

Growth Mindset Activity

6 minutes

Step 5

Self-Reflection Activity

7 minutes

Step 6

Group Discussion

3 minutes

Step 7

Cool-Down

2 minutes

Slide Deck

Unmasking Your Talent

Today’s Objectives

Warm-Up Activity

Icebreaker Game Instructions

Round 1 Prompts

Round 2 Prompts

Growth vs. Fixed Mindset

Defining Coping Skills

Self-Reflection Activity

Example Reflection

Group Discussion

Cool-Down: Breathing Exercise

Looking Ahead

Worksheet

Discussion

Activity

Lesson Plan

Unmasking Your Talent Session 2

Students will identify personal talents by reflecting on their reframed strengths, collaboratively explore how these talents support mental health, and begin weaving them into their ongoing PSA projects.

Linking self-understanding to personal talents builds confidence, reinforces a growth mindset, and empowers students to share authentic mental health messages.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Teacher Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Review Reframed Strengths

5 minutes

Step 2

Talent Brainstorm Carousel

10 minutes

Step 3

Group Share

5 minutes

Step 4

Connect to PSA Development

7 minutes

Step 5

Wrap-Up & Next Steps

3 minutes

Slide Deck

Unmasking Your Talent

Today’s Objectives

Review Reframed Strengths

Talent Brainstorm Carousel

Carousel Talent Themes

Group Share

Connect to PSA Development

Wrap-Up & Next Steps

Worksheet

Lesson Plan

Introducing Your Mental Health PSA

Students will understand what a mental health PSA is, brainstorm topics and target audiences, and outline a project timeline to guide their PSA development.

Introducing PSAs with clear topics and audiences ensures students create focused, relevant messages that resonate. Establishing a timeline builds accountability and scaffolds future sessions.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Teacher Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up: Coping Strategy Quick Share

3 minutes

Step 2

Mini-Lesson: What Is a PSA?

5 minutes

Step 3

Brainstorm PSA Topics

7 minutes

Step 4

Identify Your Audience

5 minutes

Step 5

Plan Your PSA Project

7 minutes

Step 6

Exit Ticket

3 minutes

Slide Deck

Mental Health PSA Introduction

Today’s Objectives

Warm-Up: Coping Strategy Quick Share

What Is a PSA?

PSA Examples

Brainstorming PSA Topics

Identifying Your Audience

Planning Your PSA Timeline

Exit Ticket

Next Steps

Lesson Plan

Unmasking Your Talent Session 3

Students will translate their PSA ideas into a visual storyboard, draft a concise script showcasing their talent, and provide peer feedback to refine their message.

Storyboarding and scripting structure students’ messages for clarity and impact, while peer feedback fosters collaboration and strengthens communication skills.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Teacher Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up: Revisiting PSA Ideas

3 minutes

Step 2

Mini-Lesson: Storyboarding Basics

5 minutes

Step 3

Storyboarding Activity

10 minutes

Step 4

Drafting the PSA Script

7 minutes

Step 5

Peer Feedback Session

4 minutes

Step 6

Wrap-Up & Next Steps

1 minute

Slide Deck

Unmasking Your Talent – Session 3

Today’s Objectives

Warm-Up: Revisiting PSA Ideas