Minds On
Character traits
Reflect on a book or audiobook that you recently explored. How would you describe the main character to someone? For example, are they adventurous, clumsy, brave, or mischievous? What are their character traits?
Record your ideas using a method of your choice.
Action
Exploring character traits
Explore this video to learn about the ways young people can create positive change in the world.
What character traits might you use to describe the students in the video? What character traits might you use to describe Autumn Peltier? Be sure to include details from the video to support your ideas.
Complete the Character Actions and Traits in your notebook or using the following fillable and printable document. You may also use another method of your choice.
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Press the ‘Activity’ button to access Character Actions and Traits.
Independent practice
Select and explore a nonfiction text about a young activist or person who is working to create positive change in the world. How are they speaking up and taking action for the causes that they believe in? What are their character traits? Be sure to reference ideas and information from your research to support your thinking.
Record your ideas using a graphic organizer similar to Character Actions and Traits from above, or a mind map. Type, write, use speech to text, or record an audio clip of your ideas. Reflect on the person’s character, strengths, and interests.
Consolidation
Real life superheroes
Create a superhero name and profile for the activist you researched in the Action section. You can record your ideas in the My Superhero Activist template below or using another method of your choice.
You can complete this task in the My Superhero Activist in your notebook or using the following fillable and printable document.
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My superhero activist’s name: (Blank) |
My superhero’s character traits:
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Similarities between my superhero and the students making positive environmental change:
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Differences between my superhero and the students making positive environmental change:
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Press the ‘Activity’ button to access My Superhero Activist.
Reflection
As you read through these descriptions, which sentence best describes how you are feeling about your understanding of this learning activity? Press the button that is beside this sentence.
I feel...
Now, record your ideas using a voice recorder, speech-to-text, or writing tool.