Life Skills Assessment

PART A:

Assigned  completed

_____    _____            Cover: Name and things that are “you”

 

_____    _____            Topic 1:  Self Image/Self Concept: 

Bubble-Map w/Frame: Describe your self-image.  Why do you see yourself that way? Could it change? Why

_____    _____            Topic 2:  Traits of Character

Bridge Map: Reference: …is a trait of character shown by example when my hero… (4 traits minimum).Why is this person your hero.

_____    _____            Topic 3:  Communication

Flow Map: Using resolution skills, write a dialog in which you talk someone out of bullying a peer.

_____    _____            Topic 4:  Bullying/Violence

Multi Flow: Consequences of violence/bullying in schools

___ ____Topic 5: Stress

Circle Map: Stressors- What stresses you/teens?

______ _______      Topic 6: Goal Setting

Multi-flow Map & Flow Map: Goal Setting –Setting a goal and getting there

_____    _____            Topic 7:  Decision Making

Flow Map: Use the steps of decision making to solve a

            problem you might have to face in the near future.

 

PART B:

 

You must complete one of the following activities:

 

1. You may write poetry that has three life skill topics as the theme(s). If your piece is poetry, you must explain the style(s) of poetry you used.
2. You may find poetry or (school appropriate) music lyrics that address one or more of these life skill topics.  Analyze what topic(s) is/are addressed in the song: what topic(s), how is it addressed/what does it say, what do you think it means, how would it affect young people/how do you relate to the message. Don’t forget to cite your lyric source.
3. You may write about a character from a book you have recently read.  You must explain how the character exhibited (or failed to use) three life skills. In addition, you must cite your source and explain why you choose to read this book.

4. You may write a five paragraph essay explaining why it is important to learn the life skills we have covered (Topics 1 -7). Select three life skills topics and explain why it is important to learn this specific skill and how it personally effects you (how will it improve your mental, social and/or physical health). Don't forget your conclusion paragraph.

 

Extra Credit :

Create a poster (8x11 is fine) that promotes  ways to reduce stress, or that promotes a bully-free school or that promotes making positive (healthy) choices.