Unmasking Your Talent Lesson Plan Unmasking Your Talent
Session 1: Lesson Plan
UNIT: VOICES FOR WELLNESS
GRADES 5-8 • 30 MIN
Objective
Students define mindsets, coping skills, and practice reframing weaknesses as strengths through growth-minded language.
Approach
Interactive games, mini-lecture, paired reflection, and guided individual exercises.
Why This Lesson?
Adding a growth-mindset activity deepens persistence and reframing, boosting resilience and self-awareness.
Teacher Preparation
• Review the Session 1 Slide Deck and Mindset Slides .
• Print copies of the Unmasking Weaknesses and Mindset Reflection worksheets.
• Arrange seating in a circle to facilitate movement and discussion.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Materials List
Session 1 Slide Decks
Unmasking Weaknesses Worksheet
Mindset Reflection Worksheet
Notepads and Pens
Lesson Flow
2 MIN
Warm-Up
Pair up and share a fun fact. Explain that Rock-Paper-Scissors rounds will include prompts from the slides.
6 MIN
Rock–Paper–Scissors Cheering Game
Winners move on; losers follow and cheer “You got this!”. New partners answer slide prompts before playing. Reconvene and invite volunteers to share insights.
4 MIN
Mindset Mini-Lesson
Define Fixed vs. Growth mindsets and Coping Skills. Hand out Mindset Reflection Worksheet for students to record one coping skill.
6 MIN
Growth Mindset Activity
Pairs share times they struggled and improved. Each pair crafts one growth-mindset sentence (e.g., “I can learn if I keep practicing”).
7 MIN
Self-Reflection Activity
Distribute Unmasking Weaknesses Worksheet . Students list weaknesses and brainstorm how each can become a strength.
3 MIN
Group Discussion
Volunteers share reframed strengths. Peers respond with growth-minded, supportive language.
2 MIN
Cool-Down
Lead 4-2-6 breathing exercise. Preview Session 2: linking strengths to talents.
Unmasking Your Talent Presentation Unmasking Your Talent
Session 1: Discovering Your Weaknesses as Strengths
Voices for Wellness
Grade 5-8 Mental Health Unit
Teacher Notes: Welcome students. Introduce the unit and today’s focus. Set a positive, supportive tone.
Today’s Objectives
Build awareness of personal weaknesses
Practice reframing weaknesses as strengths
Share reflections with peers to foster empathy
Teacher Notes: Read each objective aloud. Emphasize why understanding weaknesses and reframing them matters for mental health.
Warm-Up Activity
Pair up and share a fun fact !
(Favorite hobby, pizza topping, dream travel spot, etc.)
Listen actively and cheer your partner on!
Teacher Notes: Explain that students will pair up, share fun facts, then move into the cheering game.
Icebreaker: Cheering Game
1
Play Rock–Paper–Scissors in pairs.
2
On “shoot,” the winner moves to a new partner while the loser follows and cheers “You got this!”
3
Winners ask their new partner the prompt shown on the next slide, then play again.
Teacher Notes: Explain the game flow and let students know prompts appear on the slide. No cards needed.
Round 1 Prompts
WINNERS ASK
When did you feel nervous trying something new?
Describe a time you felt shy in front of others.
Share a moment you doubted yourself.
Teacher Notes: Use this slide for the first round. After a few minutes, switch to Round 2.
Round 2 Prompts
Diving Deeper
Name a challenge you’ve kept to yourself.
Talk about something you wish you could improve.
Recall a time you felt left out .
Teacher Notes: Rotate prompts to deepen sharing.
Mindsets
Fixed Mindset
Belief that abilities are static and unchangeable.
Growth Mindset
Belief that abilities can improve with effort and practice.
Why it Matters:
Encourages learning from mistakes
Promotes resilience
Views challenges as opportunities
Teacher Notes: Define fixed vs. growth mindsets and discuss why growth-mindset supports resilience.
Essential Vocabulary
What is a Coping Skill?
"A strategy we use to manage stress, strong emotions, or challenges."
Deep Breathing
5 slow breaths to calm your racing heart.
Positive Self-Talk
Saying "I can learn this" when things get tough.
Taking a Break
A 2-minute stretch when feeling frustrated.
Teacher Notes: Explain coping skills with concrete scenarios so students see real-life applications. Hand out the Mindset Reflection Worksheet.
Your Turn: Self-Reflection
On your worksheet, list two personal weaknesses .
Describe how each shows up in your life.
Brainstorm how each can become a strength .
Teacher Notes: Guide students through each step and support deeper reflection.
The Art of Reframing
Weakness
Perfectionism
Strength
Attention to Detail
Talent Idea
Organizing Events
Teacher Notes: Model with the example of perfectionism reframed as attention to detail.
Sharing Strengths
Invite Volunteers: Share one weakness and its reframed strength.
Growth Mindset Language:
"I appreciate how you turned that into a strength by..."
Teacher Notes: Invite volunteers to share. Encourage growth-mindset language.
4-2-6 Breathing
1 Inhale for 4 counts
2 Hold for 2 counts
3 Exhale for 6 counts
Practice whenever you feel anxious or overwhelmed.
Teacher Notes: Lead the breathing exercise together and reinforce its use when anxious.
Looking Ahead
Next Session
Explore your talents and link them to your new strengths.
Homework
Begin brainstorming ideas for your Mental Health PSA .
Teacher Notes: Preview next session and remind students about the ongoing PSA.
Unmasking Weaknesses Worksheet Unmasking Weaknesses
Voices for Wellness • Session 1
Name:
Date:
Instructions
Reflect on two personal weaknesses and practice reframing each as a strength. Remember to use growth-mindset language! Write your thoughts in the spaces provided below.
1
Weakness #1
The Weakness:
How it feels or shows up in your life:
Reframed Strength:
2
Weakness #2
The Weakness:
How it feels or shows up in your life:
Reframed Strength:
Final Reflection
Choose one of the strengths you identified above. How might this strength help you shine in the upcoming talent show or PSA project?
Keep this worksheet for our next session to explore your talents further.
Mindset Reflection Worksheet Mindset & Resilience
Voices for Wellness • Session 1 Reflection
Name:
Date:
Part 1: Understanding Mindsets
1. In your own words, what is a fixed mindset?
2. In your own words, what is a growth mindset?
3. How can a growth mindset help you face difficult challenges?
Part 2: Defining Coping Skills
4. What is a coping skill? Provide your own definition.
5. List three examples of coping skills that you find helpful:
1
2
3
Part 3: Personal Coping Skill Plan
6. Think of a challenge you often face. Describe it below:
7. Which coping skill will you use for this challenge? Explain why you chose it.
Growth begins with a single step.
Session 1 Discussion Prompts Unmasking Talents: Session 1
Discussion Guide & Prompts
Target Audience
Grades 5-8
Discussion Guidelines
One speaker at a time: Actively listen without interrupting.
Respect the space: Ask clarifying questions and build on ideas.
Supportive Response: "I appreciate how you turned that into a strength by..."
Normalize: Everyone has challenges; sharing them takes courage.
Prompt 1
Naming Our Weaknesses
"What does the word 'weakness' mean to you? Why might it feel uncomfortable to share our weaknesses in a group?"
How does talking about a weakness help you understand yourself better?
What is one positive outcome that can come from naming a challenge?
Prompt 2
Reframing into Strengths
"Think about one of the weaknesses you wrote down. How did you reframe it into a strength? Explain your thought process."
Did hearing someone else’s example make you think differently about your own?
What emotions came up when you first tried to turn that weakness into a strength?
Prompt 3
Connecting Strengths to Talents
"Choose one reframed strength. How might this strength help you shine in the upcoming talent show or in everyday life?"
Can someone else suggest another way this strength could be a talent?
How could you practice or develop this talent before the show?
Wrap-Up Reflection
Reframe Your Weakness Activity Reframe Your Weakness
Session 1 Activity Guide
Time Required
25 Minutes
Objective
Students will practice transforming a personal weakness into a genuine strength by reflecting, collaborating, and planning a real-world application.
1
Identify & Reflect
5 Minutes
On a notecard or paper, write down one personal weakness. Below it, answer the prompt: "Why do I feel or act this way?"
Example: "I get nervous speaking because I really care about what people think of my ideas."
2
Peer Exchange
5 Minutes
Pair up and share your weakness and "why" answer. Listening partners ask: "What does that feeling tell you about what you care about?"
3
Brainstorm the Reframe
8 Minutes
In groups of 3-4, help each other flip the language (e.g., "nervous" → "caring"). Write a concise Reframe Statement:
"Because I care so much about getting it right, I’m a clear communicator who values accuracy."
4
Application & Commitment
5 Minutes
Individually, write one concrete action to practice your new strength today.
5
Debrief & Share
2 Minutes
Share Reframe Statements and commitments. Notice how shifting language changes our mindset from "weak" to "empowered."
Follow-Up Questions
• How did it feel to identify the positive side of your challenge?
• What surprised you in your partner’s reframe?
• How can you remind yourself of this strength when you feel that old weakness?
Unmasking Your Talent Lesson Plan S2 Unmasking Your Talent
Session 2: Lesson Plan
Unit: Voices for Wellness
Grades 5-8 • 30 Min
Objective
Students identify personal talents linked to their reframed strengths and begin integrating them into a mental health PSA.
Approach
Reflective carousel activity, collaborative brainstorming, and guided project planning.
Why This Lesson?
Linking self-understanding to talents builds confidence and empowers students to share authentic messages.
Teacher Preparation
• Review the Session 2 Slide Deck .
• Print copies of Talent Discovery and PSA Planner .
• Set up 4-5 chart-paper stations (Creativity, Empathy, Leadership, etc.).
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Materials List
Session 2 Slide Deck
Sticky Notes and Markers
Talent Discovery Worksheet
Mental Health PSA Planner
Lesson Flow
5 MIN
Review Reframed Strengths
Display student examples. Volunteers share how reframing felt and identify the underlying talent in their strength.
10 MIN
Talent Brainstorm Carousel
Groups visit stations (Empathy, Organization, etc.) and add sticky notes describing how strengths link to that talent theme.
5 MIN
Group Share
Groups select one standout sticky-note idea and explain why it resonated with the class.
7 MIN
Connect to PSA Development
Distribute Mental Health PSA Planner . Students choose one talent and brainstorm a central message linking it to mental health.
3 MIN
Wrap-Up & Next Steps
Pair-share PSA ideas. Preview Session 3: storyboarding and drafting the PSA.
Unmasking Your Talent Presentation S2 Unmasking Your Talent
Session 2: Discovering Your Talents
Voices for Wellness
Grade 5-8 Mental Health Unit
Teacher Notes: Welcome back! Remind students this is Session 2 of Unmasking Your Talent. Explain that today they’ll link their reframed strengths to real talents and begin planning their mental health PSA.
Today’s Objectives
Review reframed strengths from Session 1
Explore personal talents through a carousel activity
Begin integrating a chosen talent into your PSA
Teacher Notes: Read the objectives aloud and clarify how each ties to mental health awareness and PSA development.
From Strengths to Talents
Careful Listener
Empathy in Action
Detail-Oriented Planner
Organizational Talent
Thoughtful Communicator
Creative Writing Skills
Teacher Notes: Show two or three anonymized student examples. Invite volunteers to share how reframing felt and point out how each strength hints at a talent.
Talent Brainstorm Carousel
1
Form small groups at chart-paper stations .
2
Read the station’s talent theme .
3
Write one way your strength shows up as that talent.
4
Rotate every 2 minutes and build on other ideas!
Teacher Notes: Explain the carousel process: small groups rotate through talent-themed stations, jotting ideas on sticky notes.
Talent Stations
Creativity
Leadership
Empathy
Organization
Teacher Notes: List the themes around the room so students know what to expect.
Spotlight on Talents
Each group picks one sticky note idea to explain to the class.
We’ll ask clarifying questions and celebrate each talent shared!
Teacher Notes: After the carousel, bring everyone together and spotlight a few standout ideas from each group.
Mental Health PSA Planner
Choose a talent you’d like to highlight.
Draft your central message linking talent & mental health.
Talent Discovery Worksheet Talent Discovery
Voices for Wellness • Session 2
Name:
Date:
Part 1: Your Reframed Strength
From Session 1, write down your chosen reframed strength:
My strength is...
Part 2: Exploring Talent Themes
During the Carousel Activity, you visited different stations. Think about which theme your strength fits into best. You might choose more than one!
Creativity
Notes for PSA:
Leadership
Notes for PSA:
Empathy
Notes for PSA:
Organization
Notes for PSA:
Making the Connection
How does your unique talent (based on your strength) help you support other people's mental health or wellness?
Your voice is your superpower
Mental Health PSA Planner Mental Health PSA Planner
Voices for Wellness • Session 2 Project Start
Talent Focus:
Name:
The Mission
Your goal is to create a Public Service Announcement (PSA) that promotes mental health and wellness. In this planner, you will use your unique talent to craft a message that resonates with your audience.
1
Your Central Message
What is the ONE thing you want people to know or do after seeing your PSA?
Example: "I want people to know that asking for help is a sign of leadership, not weakness."
2
The Talent Highlight
How will you use your talent (Creativity, Empathy, etc.) to deliver this message?
3
Visual or Script Idea
Sketch a visual scene or jot down a few powerful lines of dialogue that showcase your talent and message.
Prepare to storyboard this idea in Session 3.
Unmasking Your Talent Lesson Plan S3 Unmasking Your Talent
Session 3: Lesson Plan
Unit: Voices for Wellness
Grades 5-8 • 30 Min
Objective
Students create a visual storyboard, draft a concise script, and refine their message through collaborative peer feedback.
Approach
Mini-lesson on narrative structure, hands-on storyboarding, and structured peer review sessions.
Why This Lesson?
Storyboarding and scripting ensure message clarity, while feedback builds collaboration and strengthens communication.
Teacher Preparation
• Review the Session 3 Slide Deck .
• Print Storyboarding Worksheet , Script Draft , and Peer Feedback Form .
• Arrange seating in pairs to facilitate feedback.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Materials List
Session 3 Slide Deck
PSA Storyboarding Worksheet
PSA Script Draft Worksheet
Peer Feedback Form
Lesson Flow
3 MIN
Warm-Up: Revisiting Ideas
Turn-and-talk to share talent-based PSA topics. Volunteers share unique ideas with the whole class.
5 MIN
Mini-Lesson: Storyboarding
Define storyboard as a visual sequence mapping visuals and text. Review key elements: scenes, dialogue, and visual cues.
10 MIN
Storyboarding Activity
Hand out Storyboarding Worksheet . Sketch 4-6 frames covering hook, talent, coping skill, and call to action.
7 MIN
Drafting the PSA Script
Hand out Script Draft Worksheet . Draft concise lines for each frame focusing on persuasive tone and impact.
4 MIN
Peer Feedback Session
Exchange drafts and use Peer Feedback Form to provide Praise, Question, and Suggestion (PQS).
1 MIN
Next Steps
Note one revision to make. Preview Session 4: polishing scripts and rehearsals.
Unmasking Your Talent Presentation S3 Unmasking Your Talent
Session 3: Storyboard & Script
Voices for Wellness
Developing Your Mental Health PSA
Teacher Notes: Welcome students to Session 3. Remind them we’re building on their PSA planning by creating storyboards and scripts today.
Today’s Objectives
Translate PSA ideas into a visual storyboard
Draft a concise script showcasing your talent
Provide constructive peer feedback to refine your message
Teacher Notes: Read each objective aloud and highlight how today’s work will bring clarity and impact to their PSAs.
Revisiting PSA Ideas
Turn to a partner and share your talent-based PSA topic and central message .
"How does your talent make your message unique?"
Teacher Notes: Prompt students to share briefly. Invite volunteers to show how their talent ties to coping strategies.
Storyboarding Basics
The What
A sequence of sketches or frames mapping out visuals and text.
The Elements
Scene Description (Setting/Action)Dialogue or Narration SnippetsVisual Cues (Props, Expressions)
Teacher Notes: Explain what a storyboard is and why it’s useful for planning visuals and dialogue.
Mapping the Frames
1
Sketch 4–6 frames outlining your PSA’s key moments.
Must-Have Moments:
Opening Hook
Talent Showcase
Coping Strategy Demo
Call to Action
Teacher Notes: Distribute the storyboard worksheet. Circulate to support framing and pacing of each scene.
Writing for Impact
Clear Language
Keep it simple. One idea per sentence.
Persuasive Tone
Speak directly to your audience. Make them feel empowered.
Short & Sweet
Aim for high impact in few words. 30-60 seconds max!
Teacher Notes: Encourage clear, persuasive language. Remind students to highlight their talents and coping strategies in the script.
Collaborative Refinement
The Feedback Protocol
P
Praise
PSA Storyboarding Worksheet PSA Storyboard
Voices for Wellness • Session 3
Name:
Project Title:
Frame 1: The Hook
Sketch visual idea here
Scene Description:
Visual Cues & Tone:
Frame 2: Talent Intro
Sketch visual idea here
Scene Description:
Visual Cues & Tone:
Frame 3: Coping Skill
Sketch visual idea here
Scene Description:
Visual Cues & Tone:
Frame 4: Call to Action
Sketch visual idea here
Scene Description:
Visual Cues & Tone:
Visualize your message to maximize your impact.
PSA Script Draft Worksheet PSA Script Draft
Voices for Wellness • Session 3 Writing
Name:
Date:
Writing Instructions
Use your storyboard frames as a guide to draft concise, impactful lines for each scene. Focus on your talent, the coping strategy, and a strong call to action.
Frame 1 Script: The Opening Hook
Write the dialogue or narration that grabs attention.
Frame 2 Script: Talent Showcase
Describe or demonstrate your talent and its link to wellness.
Frame 3 Script: Coping Strategy
Explain or show the coping strategy you are highlighting.
Frame 4 Script: Call to Action
Invite your audience to take a specific step or remember a message.
Writer's Reflection
Which line best highlights your unique talent? Why?
How does your script motivate others to use your coping strategy?
Keep this worksheet for your rehearsal and recording sessions.
Peer Feedback Form Peer Feedback Form
Voices for Wellness • Collaborative Review
Presenter:
Reviewer:
Protocol: PQS Feedback
Provide specific and respectful feedback to help your peer strengthen their message.
P
Praise
What worked well? Identify a specific strength in the storyboard or script.
Q
Question
What needs clarification? Ask one question about the content or visuals.
S
Suggestion
How can your peer improve? Offer one concrete, actionable suggestion for impact.
Thank you for helping your peer find their voice!
PSA Project Launch Lesson Plan PSA Project Launch
Session 4: Lesson Plan
Unit: Voices for Wellness
Grades 5-8 • 30 Min
Objective
Students define PSA elements, brainstorm topics and audiences, and establish a project timeline for final production.
Approach
Interactive mini-lesson, individual topic brainstorming, and collaborative partner analysis.
Why This Lesson?
Establishing focused topics and clear audiences ensures relevant messaging and builds accountability through timelines.
Teacher Preparation
• Review the Mental Health PSA Introduction Slide Deck .
• Print Topic Brainstorm , Audience ID , and Project Planner .
• Set up chart-paper stations for exit tickets and timeline posting.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Materials List
Session 4 Slide Deck
Topic Brainstorm Worksheet
Audience Identification Worksheet
PSA Project Planner
Sticky Notes & Markers
Lesson Flow
3 MIN
Coping Strategy Share
Turn-and-talk to name a coping skill. Volunteers share. Connect these strategies to potential PSA topics.
5 MIN
Mini-Lesson: What Is a PSA?
Define Public Service Announcement (PSA). Highlight key elements: message, audience, and call to action. Show brief examples.
7 MIN
Brainstorm PSA Topics
Hand out Topic Brainstorm Worksheet . Students list 3 mental health topics they are passionate about.
5 MIN
Identify Your Audience
Pairs use Audience Worksheet to choose a target audience (peers, parents, etc.) and discuss tone adjustments.
7 MIN
Plan Your PSA Project
Use Project Planner to select one topic/audience. Outline milestones and deadlines for final presentation.
3 MIN
Exit Ticket
Write chosen topic and audience on a sticky note. Post to chart paper. Review for clarity and variety.
Mental Health PSA Introduction Slide Deck Project Launch
Voices for Wellness: Mental Health PSA
Session 4
Crafting Your Message for Awareness
Teacher Notes: Welcome students. Introduce Voices for Wellness and explain that today they’ll learn what a PSA is and begin planning their own mental health message.
Today’s Objectives
Define a PSA and its key elements
Brainstorm topics and target audiences
Outline our PSA project timeline
Teacher Notes: Read each objective aloud and emphasize how they build toward the final PSA project.
Quick Share
Turn to a neighbor and share one coping skill you use when stressed.
Consider how that strategy could become a powerful PSA topic .
Teacher Notes: Prompt students to share quickly and make connections. Invite 2–3 volunteers to report out.
What Is a PSA?
"Public Service Announcement : A short message designed to inform or persuade."
Clear Message
One main idea that matters.
Target Audience
Who are you speaking to?
Call to Action
What should they do next?
Teacher Notes: Define PSA and unpack each key element with brief examples.
PSA Examples
Mindfulness PSA
"Focus on the present moment."
Stress-Management Poster
"Breath through the pressure."
Teacher Notes: Show effective PSA examples. Ask: “What PSA elements do you notice here?”
Step 1: Topic Brainstorm
Take the PSA Topic Brainstorm Worksheet .
List three mental health topics you’re passionate about.
For each, write a brief sentence: "Why does this topic matter to you?"
Teacher Notes: Distribute the worksheet. Circulate and ask each student: “Why is this topic important to you?”
Step 2: Who is your Audience?
1
Pair up and grab the Audience Identification Worksheet .
2
Choose a target audience : peers, parents, teachers, or community.
PSA Topic Brainstorm Worksheet PSA Topic Brainstorm
Voices for Wellness • Session 4
Name:
Date:
List three mental health or coping strategy topics you are passionate about. For each, write a brief sentence explaining why it matters to you.
Topic Option #1:
Why does this matter?
Topic Option #2:
Why does this matter?
Topic Option #3:
Why does this matter?
The Final Choice
Circle your favorite topic above. Why is this the one you want to build a PSA for?
Your voice matters. Make it heard.
PSA Audience Identification Worksheet PSA Audience ID
Voices for Wellness • Session 4
Name:
Partner:
Every great message is built for a specific group of people. Use this worksheet to identify who you are speaking to and how you will speak to them.
1
Choose Your Audience
Peers
Parents
Teachers
Community
2
Analyze the Tone
How will your message change to fit this audience? (Think about language, examples, or music choice)
What is one "Hook" (opening sentence) that would grab their attention immediately?
A message for everyone is a message for no one. Be specific!
PSA Project Planner PSA Project Planner
Voices for Wellness • Final Milestones
Chosen Topic:
Target Audience:
The Final Vision
A one-sentence summary of your PSA project:
What talent or strength will be the "Star" of this project?
Project Timeline
Milestone 1: Topic & Audience Choice
Defining the focus of your message.
DUE DATE
Milestone 2: Script & Storyboard Draft
Mapping out visuals and language.
DUE DATE
Milestone 3: Rehearsal & Peer Feedback
Polishing the delivery with partners.
DUE DATE
Milestone 4: Final Premiere
Sharing your message with the world!
DUE DATE
Resource Needs
List any props, images, or music you might need to bring your PSA to life.
Plan your work, then work your plan.
Stress Coping Worksheet Stress & Coping
Voices for Wellness • Resource Guide
Name:
Date:
1
Identify Your Stressors
List three things that often make you feel stressed or overwhelmed.
A.
B.
C.
2
Rate Your Stress
For each stressor above, rate the intensity level from 1 (low) to 5 (high).
Stressor A
/ 5
Stressor B
/ 5
Stressor C
/ 5
Choose Your Skill
Pick one skill to focus on: Deep Breathing, Positive Self-Talk, or Movement Reset.
Skill Chosen:
How will you use this skill when you feel stressed?
4
Practice Plan
When and where will you practice this coping skill? Be specific.
Final Reflection
After you've tried your coping plan, come back and answer:
How did this skill help you manage stress?
What will you do differently next time?
Build healthy habits, one breath at a time.
PSA Premiere Lesson Plan Finale PSA Premiere Finale
Session 5: Lesson Plan
Unit: Voices for Wellness
Grades 5-8 • 30 Min
Objective
Students polish their scripts, rehearse, and present their mental health PSAs for final classroom reflection and celebration.
Approach
Performance-based rehearsal, peer-witnessed presentations, and individual unit-wide reflection.
Why This Lesson?
Culminating presentations build public speaking confidence and allow students to witness the collective impact of their wellness messages.
Teacher Preparation
• Review the Finale Slide Deck .
• Print PSA Presentation Rubrics (for grading) and Unit Reflection Sheets .
• Prepare the presentation space (microphone, stage area, projector).
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Materials List
Finale Slide Deck
PSA Presentation Rubrics
Unit Reflection Worksheet
Stopwatch for presentations
Finale Flow
5 MIN
Final Polish & Warm-Up
Students review their scripts and storyboards. Lead a group vocal warm-up and the 4-2-6 breathing exercise to calm nerves.
18 MIN
PSA Premiere Showcase
Students or groups present their PSAs (approx. 1-2 minutes each). Peers act as the audience, offering "silent applause" or specific praise after each.
5 MIN
Unit-Wide Reflection
Hand out Unit Reflection Sheets . Students reflect on their growth from Session 1 to Session 5.
2 MIN
Closing Celebration
Final word on the importance of mental health advocacy and using your talent for good. Class "Unmasking" cheer.
PSA Premiere Finale Presentation PSA Premiere
Voices for Wellness Finale
Session 5
Celebration & Reflection
The Final Act
Final polish and rehearsal
Present your Mental Health PSA
Reflect on your growth and journey
Calming the Nerves
Voice Warm-Up
Hum quietly, then gradually increase volume. Focus on steady, clear projection.
Mindful Breath
Let's do two rounds of 4-2-6 breathing together before we start.
Premiere Protocol
1
Limit your presentation to 60-90 seconds.
2
Focus on clear delivery and talent showcase.
3
Peers: Provide silent, supportive applause.
Voices Amplified
You used your unique strengths and talents to advocate for others. Every message shared today is a step toward a healthier community.
We Celebrate You!
Looking Back
Self-Discovery
How did Session 1's "reframing" change how you see yourself?
Empowerment
What was the most rewarding part of using your talent for a PSA?
Complete your Unit Reflection Sheets now.
