Leadership Activity 1 Feb 6 HR Learning Goal

Leadership…. Activity #1 Feb 6 HR

Learning Goal � The student will be able to understand the termsleader and characteristic. � The will be able to describe at least three characteristics of a leader. Score 1. 0 The student has a partial understanding of terms. Score 2. 0 The student is able to define the term leader and characteristic. Score 3. 0 Score 4. 0 The student is able to define the terms leader and characteristic and how they relate to leadership. The student is able to describe 3 characteristics of a leader and support their answers. The student is able to make inferences based on the descriptions and apply to other situations.

What is a leader? � Think-Pair-Share with a shoulder partner. � What is a leader? � What characteristics make a leader? � In groups of 4 - have students define the term leader and list characteristics of a leader.

Leaders 3 X 3 � Individually each student writes the names of three leaders on a blank sheet of paper. � Write at least 3 characteristics of each leader with examples. (No sharing) Example- Officer John Catiller * Provides safety for our community * Teaches rules of school & society to students * Respectful to adults and students

Characteristics of a Leader � In groups of 4 - have each student share their leaders and support their choices with the reasons they wrote down with the group. � Each group discusses common leader and common characteristics of a leader. � Using Chart Paper have each group fill out bubble chart to hang in room. Chrt paper 1 -30 -12

What makes a Leader?

Leadership…. Activity #2 Feb 13 HR

Learning Goal � The student will be able to describe what makes a middle school student a leader. � The student understands the similarities and differences of middle school and adult leaders. Score 1. 0 Score 2. 0 Score 3. 0 Score 4. 0 The student is able to list characteristics of a leader in general terms. The student is able to list characteristics of a middle school leader and that of an adult leader. The student is able to list characteristics of a middle school leader. The student is able to state similarities and differences between middle school and adult leaders. The student is able to describe what makes a middle school student a leader in their own words. The student understands and can explain the similarities and differences of both a student and an adult leader and give examples of each.

Leadership Characteristics Have each group of 4 retrieve their chart of Leadership Characteristics.

Connections to Middle School Students Think-Pair-Share What makes a middle school student a leader? � Students individually Think for 30 seconds. � Students Pair with their shoulder partner. � Students Share answers.

Connections to Middle School � Call on each pair of students to share with class what makes a middle school student a leader. � Discuss whole group the similarities and differences in adult and student leaders. � On Chart Paper- Have students in groups of 4 describe the role of a student leader.

Student Leaders � Students in groups of 4 - � Each group has 10 minutes to brainstorm the profile of a student leader Name Role Joe Shane Athlete Activities Volleyball player Characteristics Team leader Takes attendance Gives positive encouragement Helps team members in need of extra skill practice

Stand Up- Hand Up- Pair Up � Spend the rest of the time having students share with any student not from their group. � Students � Walk stand. around the room with their hands up. � When you call Pair- students find a student who was NOT in their group and share the Student Leader-Role-Activity- Characteristics. Continue until all students have shared with 1 person from each group.

Leadership…. Activity #3 Feb 21 HR

Learning Goal � The student will be able to use prior knowledge of subject to write an action plan in an emergency. � The student will be able to describe the four types of student leadership styles. � The student will be able to make connections between leadership styles and their action plan. Score 1. 0 Score 2. 0 Score 3. 0 Score 4. 0 The student is able to list characteristics of a leader in general terms. The student is able to list characteristics of a middle school leader and that of an adult leader. The student is able to list characteristics of a middle school leader. The student is able to state similarities and differences between middle school and adult leaders. The student is able to describe what makes a middle school student a leader in their own words. The student understands and can explain the similarities and differences of a student and an adult leader and give examples of each.

Leadership Game � Give � Have your class 2 minutesyour class form groups of 4 -5. � No more than five in a group and no less than four students. � They must not have more than 2 members of a previous team (from Leadership Week 1 or 2).

Write an action plan� You are in a plane crash over an unoccupied island off Key West. � � The radio is out- there is no cell phone reception. The time is 11: 00 am and weather is partly cloudy 76 ` Write an action plan for the next 24 hours. You have 10 minutes for your group to get it on paper.

Student Leadership Styles • Autocratic- In a system of autocratic leadership, one person has control over all of the workers or followers. The leader is in complete control and no one is permitted to make any suggestions or offer any opinions, no matter how it may benefit the group. Hogs & Logs? ?

Student Leadership Styles � Bureaucratic - This style of leadership follows a close set of standards. Everything is done in an exact, specific way to ensure safety and/or accuracy. A natural bureaucratic leader will tend to create detailed instructions for other members of a group. Queen Bee & Worker Bees? ?

Student Leadership Styles � Charismatic- A Charismatic leader is one who provides an environment full of energy and positive reinforcement. Charismatic leaders inspire others and encourage them to be their best. Employees and group members want to impress a charismatic leader, so they work hard and strive to succeed. Not exactly the class clown. .

Student Leadership Styles � Democratic- Under democratic leadership, the people have a more participatory role in the decision making process. One person retains final say over all decisions but allows others to share insight and ideas. Group members participate. .

Summarization � Whole Group- Discuss the four student leadership styles. What characteristics does each leadership style include? • Which leadership style would work best in the plane crash? * Which leadership style would work best in a different situation? Why? •

Exit Slips � Individually- Each student answers this question and turns in before bell rings. � What type of leader(s) emerged in your group activity? (No names) • What type of leadership style would you choose to be if you could?

Leadership…. Activity #4 Feb 28 HR

Learning Goal � The student understands their own role within different social groups. � The student is able to identify their own leadership characteristics and to make connections to self. Score 1. 0 Score 2. 0 Score 3. 0 Score 4. 0 The student understands different social groups exist. The student is able to define the term characteristic. The student understands they are a part of different social groups. The student is able to identify leadership characteristics in general terms. The student understands they are a part of different social groups. The student is able to identify their own leadership characteristics. The student understands that they are a part of many different social groups. The student is able to identify their own leadership characteristics and make inferences based on self awareness and leadership traits within groups.

Leadership Connections � Take five minutes to individually reflect on the previous three assignments. Activity #1 - Leaders and Characteristics Activity #2 - Student leader Roles/Activities Characteristics Activity #3 - Student Leadership Styles

Leadership Connections � Not everyone falls into the four styles of leadership. * * Autocratic Bureaucratic Charismatic Democratic Everyone does have characteristic traits.

Leadership Characteristics � Using all three prior activities- In whole group summarize leadership characteristics and record on the board or chart paper. Examples- Respectful Trustworthy Encouraging

Where do I fit in? � Each of us is part of many different groups Friends ME Family School Com mu nity Team s p u o r g r Othe

Individual Reflection � Each student takes 10 – 15 minutes to write a journal entry on notebook paper. Include. My leadership characteristics (traits). Where can I use those traits in each part of my life?

I am unique. I make a difference. I am a leader.