Traits+and+Responsibilities

Lynn Mayberry-Burke, Grade 2 Response sheet with Special Talents/Skills; Responsibilities; and Character Traits listed as categories markers, colored pencils, or crayons
 * Lesson:** Identifying special traits and responsibilities
 * Standard(s):** 1B and 1D
 * Materials:** Book //__How Santa Got His Job__//
 * Time:** 30-45 minutes
 * Goals:** Identify and list Santa’s special skills or talents, responsibilities, and character traits to create a job description
 * Lesson Description:** The teacher begins this lesson by having the children think about Santa’s special talents and skills. What job does Santa do? What skills and special talents does he need to possess to be able to do this job? Have the children share with a shoulder partner. As a whole group, brainstorm Santa’s job responsibilities and his character traits. Record the students’ responses on chart paper. While the students are listening to the story //__How Santa Got His Job__//, have them think of other talents, skills, responsibilities, and character traits Santa needs to have to do his job.
 * Activity/Assessment:** After reading the story, review the existing list of brainstormed ideas. Ask the students if they would like to add to their list of ideas. Describe what a job description is. Tell the students that they are going to create a job description for Santa. In the job description, they are going to include Santa’s special talents and skills; a list of responsibilities; and character traits. This is an activity that could be done with cross-age buddies. Create a response form with a category for special talents/skills, job responsibilities, and character traits.