INtRoDuCtIoN Reflection Which strengths do you think you possess? How do you show off these parts of yourself or speak up for yourself in everyday situations? How do you think these strengths will help you reach the future you envisioned for yourself today? LESSON EXTENSIONS * Keep the student-created " Futurebook " group pages up in the classroom this year as a focus for the work to come . * have students create " Futurebook " profile pages for historical figures or characters from literature . What personal strengths did these individuals demonstrate through their actions? What strengths did they need to reach their goals? * Ask students to bring in profiles from magazines or the internet of celebrities who they think of as " successful . " For each celebrity, break down: What is it about this person that you think is successful? What personal strengths does this person have that you think has helped him/her get where he/she is today? LESSOn 2: SPEAK uP! 11