Why A Brighter Future Is Possible

• Take responsibility for your actions and choices

• Do your share as a good citizen in your school, community, country and the world.

LESSON PLAN
 
1.  The student class leader (previously selected by the instructor) divides the class into 5 person jigsaw groups.

2.  The group leader selects one student in each group as the group leader.

3.  Segment the lesson into 3 parts. Students explore why a brighter future is possible by: (1) Identifying a needed change, (2) Describing how the change makes the world better, (3) Creating a plan to bring this complex idea to life, (4) Taking ownership for individual actions to support the change, and (5) Determining if this change is a suitable community service project.

4.  The group leader assigns students in the group to one of the 5 segments. The group leader also is responsible for a segment.

5.  Students are given time to read their segment and outline key points.

6.  Students leave their jigsaw group for 20 minutes to meet with other students sharing their same segment assignment. Students discuss the main points of their segment and prepare to report back to their jigsaw group.

7.  Students return to their jigsaw groups.

8.  Jigsaw group leaders facilitate having students present her or his segment to the group. The group leader also encourages group members to ask questions.

9.  The class instructor observing each group, assists when group leaders need assistance.

10.  At the end of the session, the class lesson leader asks students to answer the lesson review questions.

Additional instructor notes:

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