Helps pupils to understand what determination is and how we can be determined in all aspects of our life.
Helps pupils to understand how to use this determination in the right way.
Equipment and Resources
Lesson PPT, paper, pen and colours.
Lesson activities
Starter Activity
Introduce the session with the lesson objectives.
Group discussion: Ask pupils to talk about what they think determination is. Talk through slide 4 about what determination is.
Pairs discussion: Ask pupils to share stories about when they have shown determination. Invite pupils to share their experiences with the class.
Main Activity
Activity: Ask pupils to write sentences and draw pictures to demonstrate when they have shown determination.
Pairs discussion: Ask pupils to discuss if they know anyone who has shown determination? It could be a family member or someone in your sports team. Invite pupils to share their answers with the class.
Explain why determination is important using slide 8.
Active learning: Ask pupils to get into small groups. They must complete a balance challenge. How long can they stand on 1 leg for as a team. If one of them wobbles and falls, then they are out! Repeat this 2-3 times.
Video: Show the video about determination to the class and explain how they can be more determined in life.
Plenary
Goal setting: Think about and decide upon 3 goals that you want to achieve. Write down a few actions you will do to help you complete your goals.
Read the poem about being your best to the class.
Reflection time: Ask pupils 3 things they have learnt today and what they will do differently next time?