Lesson Plan

Finding Your Voice

Empower 9th graders to articulate complex thoughts and emotions through advanced discussion and creative expression, fostering self-awareness and critical thinking.

This lesson builds on essential self-expression skills by challenging students with higher-level discussion topics and creative exercises, crucial for high school personal growth and academic success.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Advanced Discussion and Critical Thinking

15 minutes

Step 2

Expressive Arts Activity

20 minutes

Step 3

Self-Reflection and Personal Insight

10 minutes

Slide Deck

What is Self-Expression?

Introduce the concept of self-expression in a way that resonates with high school freshmen. Emphasize that their unique voice is crucial during adolescence. Ask them to think about how their experiences shape their way of expressing themselves.

Techniques for Self-Expression

Discuss several techniques that are not only creative but also align with critical thinking. Encourage students to consider how each technique helps articulate deeper, more complex emotions and thoughts.

Applying Techniques in Daily Life

Prompt students with reflective questions that link self-expression techniques to their everyday experiences. Encourage thoughtful discussion on how these techniques can support personal growth.

Reflect and Act

Encourage students to consider their personal favorite mode of expression and elaborate on how they can develop this skill further as high school freshmen.