Preparing+for+the+SBAs


 * Submitted By:** Erika Crumley/Dawn Wilcox
 * Grade:** 3rd, 4th
 * Standard(s):** 1A, 1B, 4A


 * When Taught:** 2nd, 3rd, or 4th quarter
 * Materials:** //Most Loved Monster// by Lynn Downey, sheet (attached)


 * Time:** 30-40 minutes


 * Goals:** Students will become aware of personal strengths and the strengths that make a classmate special.

1. Read aloud //Most Loved Monster.// 2. Discuss with children the book and what made the monster special. Elaborate to include areas that each of us is special. Highlight using a few examples personally, in your class or in your school. Examples might include, “I am special because I work hard to finish the book I’m reading for my book club” or “Our BPO is special because he works hard to keep our school clean” or “Nurse Besh is special because she helps if someone gets injured on the playground.” Allow students to share a few examples orally. 3. Students complete the attached sheet highlighting two examples of ways they are special and an example of two classmates. You might have them write about a shoulder partner and ask them to choose another classmate to write about. 4. An “I Am Special” bulletin board could be made of all the special attributes of students in your class.
 * Lesson Steps:**


 * Asessments**: discussion participation, What Makes Me So Special? Worksheet completion