Lesson Plan
Instructor:
Elizabeth Goff
Grade Level(s):
9
Course:
Intro. To Agriscience Tech.
# of Students:
20
Unit Topic: Leadership
Lesson
Leadership Character Traits
Title:
Objectives:
Broad Goal/Terminal Objective:
 Students will use leadership training to define character traits for others and analyze
own personal leadership styles.
Specific Objectives:
1.) Define leadership, given the lesson with all students completing their worksheet.
Cognitive/Comprehension
2.) Know the types of character traits for leaders, given the definition of each, with all
students giving an oral example of the trait. Cognitive/Knowledge
3.) Analyze your own personal leadership style, given the activity, with all students
participating. Cognitive/Analysis
Connections: (Identify the Standards to Which the Lesson Connects)
Academic Expectations:
2.16
Students observe, analyze, and interpret human behaviors, social groupings, and
institutions to better understand people and the relationships among individuals and
among groups. (Personality Activity, pg 5)
2.37
Students demonstrate skills and work habits that lead to success in future schooling
and work. (Leadership Traits, Interest Approach pg 2)
6.3
Students expand their understanding of existing knowledge by making connections
with new knowledge, skills, and experiences. (Leadership Traits, pg 3 & 4)
Core Content:
PL-HS-1.1.1
Students will explain the importance of effective social interaction skills (e.g., respect, selfadvocacy, cooperation, communication, identifying, different perspectives and points of view,
empathy, personal growth, relationship building, fulfilling commitments). (Leadership Traits, pg
3 & 4)
PL-HS-1.1.3
Students will identify and explain changes in roles, responsibilities and skills needed to
effectively work in groups throughout life (e.g., setting realistic goals, time and task
management, planning, decision- making process, perseverance). (Interest Approach &
Objective 1, pg 2-3)
Skills Standards:
AA 001 Read and process information and follow instructions. (Interest Approach pg 2 and
Personality Activity pg 5)
AA 016 Demonstrate basic leadership skills. (Leadership Traits, pg 3)
Context:
Where are the learners beginning?
This is the first lesson in the leadership series.
Any special circumstances?
There are no special circumstances for this lesson.
Any students on IEPs?/What modifications are necessary?
None
Resources and Materials:
Handouts:
 Leadership Handout
Materials:
 Markers
Resources/References:
 Action-Centered Training Website
 www.nconnect.net
 Developing Leadership and
Communication Skills Text
Lee/Hunter/Scheil/Stewart/Fraze/T
erry
Instructor Directions/Methods
Content Outline
Announcements/Review:
 (None for this lesson)
INTRODUCTION (Preparation/Interest Approach/Learning Context)
Interest Approach
Today I am going to pass out a piece of paper and a couple
Leadership Activity:
of markers to each of you and we are going to do a little
“ABCs of Me”
activity.
Directions-------------------------
1. Write your name vertically down the left-hand side
of the paper
2. Choose a word that starts with each letter of your
name, choose a word that describes you or
something you like,
3. Write the words you have chosen horizontally on
your paper next to the appropriate letter.
4. When you are finished we will share some of the
things written.
5. You will have about 10 minutes to complete this
activity.
-I have an example to show to you, so that you have an
idea of what to do for this (show the example).
Presentation----------------------
-Now let’s talk about what you have written on your paper
as some of your words and pick a couple for us to write on
the board
-Possible words:
Honest
Kind
Caring
Farmer
What do you think that many of these words share in
(each student will share a couple
of words they wrote on their
paper)
Instructor Directions/Methods
Link--------------------------------
Content Outline
common?
(Possible Answers)
-they are all character traits
-they are good personal characteristics
Do you think they relate to a particular type of person?
-an employer
-a boss
-a leader position
-All of these words relate to a good leader, and today we
will learn about what types of traits these are in relation to
leadership.
-Today I want you to pay close attention, because this will
be very helpful for you in FFA as well as the workforce
later on in the future, because everyone needs leadership
Learning Context----------------- skills for life.
LESSON (Presentation, Methods & Application)
Objective 1: Define
leadership, given the lesson
with all students completing
their worksheet.
Cognitive/Comprehension
METHOD: Lecture
Now that we have some potential leader words written on
the board, let’s define leadership before we get any further.
Worksheet-----------------------
On your worksheet you will find a space to write in the
word leadership along with the definition.
Whiteboard-----------------------
Leadership is: the act of providing guidance, direction and
control for a team
Leadership comes from:
-gaining experience
- applying special skills
-developing credibility
Objective 2: Know the types
of character traits for leaders,
given the definition of each,
with all students giving an
oral example of the trait.
Cognitive/Knowledge
Instructor Directions/Methods
METHOD: Teacher-Led
Discussion
Content Outline
Worksheet----------------------
Whiteboard---------------------
-There are four types of leadership characteristics:
-Fill out your worksheet as we go along
1.) Internal- these are personal characteristics
(When we come to each category
we will put an In for Internal, T
for Technical, C for Conceptual
and Ip for Interpersonal by each
word on the board from the
interest approach)
What are some of the words that we have written that fits
into this category?
-creative
-driven
-moral
-hard-working
2.) Technical- these are skills that show you know about
leadership and how to do things
What are some of the words that we have written that fits
into this category? Or words that we should add to the list?
-follow directions
-conduct of meetings
-speaking skills
-write well
3.) Conceptual- these are thinking skills
May do a think/pair/share about
what each one means and come
up with a couple of examples.
What are some of the words that would fit this
category?
-thinking logically
-anticipate problems
-make decisions
-see opportunities
4.) Interpersonal- these are people skills
What are some of the words that we have listed that would
fit into this category?
-trustworthy
-honest
-communicate well
-listen well
-accepting
-These characteristics all help define what a good
leader is and what they should do, now let’s talk about
Instructor Directions/Methods
Content Outline
some things that leadership is NOT:
What are some things that leadership is not?
What is a myth associated with leadership?
Misconceptions:
#1 Leaders are born, not made
#2 Leadership comes from certain positions in a group
#3 Leaders make all decisions for the group
#4 All leaders are popular
#5 Leadership is power
#6 Leadership is Management
Good Leaders:
-make decisions that benefit the whole group, rather
than just themselves
-must listen to feedback and suggestions from everyone
-involve very different and diverse people
-don’t dictate, but delegate
-monitor progress
-consider alternative plans
-express appreciation to those that help
-help when needed or work through difficult tasks
-works for success for all, not just one
Objective 3: Analyze your own
personal leadership style, given
the activity, with all students
participating. Cognitive/Analysis
METHOD: Activity & Discussion -Now that we have talked about the characteristics that
leaders should possess, let’s talk about the different types
of leadership styles there are.
Handout---------------------------- -I will pass out a handout to you that is a survey, that I
want you to fill out, the directions are along with the
handout so read those and get started, if you have any
questions, raise your hand and I will come help you.
(Students will complete the
personality leadership style
survey) ----------------------
(Use any personality survey available)
-Let’s talk about your survey
Instructor Directions/Methods
Content Outline
Discussion------------------------
What characteristics are good for leaders?
-Honesty
-Creativity
-Logical Thinking, etc
What are some myths about leadership?
-Leaders have power
-Born, not made
What are the 4 types of leadership traits?
1.) Internal
2.) Technical
3.) Conceptual
4.) Interpersonal
What are the different leadership personalities?
-Trump
-Van Gogh
-Mother Teresa
-Einstein
-Gates
-All of these things that we have talked about today will
help you build up your leadership skills, all of you can
work on all of these characteristics
Review:
Discussion -------------------
-Thank-You for your good attention today, I look forward
to working with many of you in the spring.
Instructor Directions/Methods
Content Outline
Wrap-up:
ASSESSMENT
Formative Assessment
Worksheet
The students will be completing the worksheet for
participation points for today.
Summative Assessment
Leadership Presentation
Students will work in groups to create a summary of the
perfect leader using the concepts used in class.
Name:_________________________
Leadership Lesson
Definition:
Leadership- the ___ of providing ________, ________, and _________ for a
team.
Leadership comes from:
-gaining ___________
-_________special skills
-developing ___________
Types of Leadership:
1.) Internal
Definition:
Examples:
2.) Technical
Definition:
Examples:
3.) Conceptual
Definition:
Examples:
4.) Interpersonal
Definition:
Examples:
Misconceptions about Leadership:
#1 Leaders are ____, not ________.
#2 Leadership comes from certain ______ in a ________.
#3 _________ make all decisions for the group.
#4 All ________ are _________.
#5 Leadership is ___________.
#6 Leadership is ______________.