This document discusses leadership and provides examples of leadership qualities and activities. It defines leadership as commanding a group and possessing additional qualities beyond just being the boss. Students are asked to list qualities of a good classroom leader, discuss statements about leadership, and perform skits demonstrating good and bad leadership. They are also prompted to describe how they will be good leaders of their group.

1. 1. List a person who you think
is a great leader.
2. List three reasons why that
person is a great leader.
Bell Ringer 8/10/16

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3. A)
• Leadership is a rare quality that enables
extraordinary individuals to utilize their skills to
help others.
• Leadership Definition:
– The person who leads or commands a group,
organization, or country.
– Synonyms: chief, head, principal
• The definition seems to be incomplete…
Leadership is NOT just about being the boss.
What other qualities must a leader possess?

4. • With your partner, list at least 3
things that would make Mrs. James a
good leader in the classroom this
year.
• Be specific!!!

5. • Many people believe that leadership is only for a
few of us. Do you think this is true?
• Have a conversation about the following
statements with your partner….
1. Leadership is for anyone who has passion and
purpose to change things. True or False?
2. Leadership is working with others to establish a
shared sense of purpose. True or False?
3. A good leader must always model positive actions
for his/her followers to imitate. True or False?

6. B) GROUP
Leadership
• It is easier to be a leader of a small group (like
pairs) or a larger group?
• Since we are grouped as partners, what are
some qualities that make a good leader
amongst partners?

7. VIDEO LINK:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htZPsQakWlI

8. Partner DISCUSSION
• What made the
mama duck a
strong leader in
the video that
we watched?

9. Good & Bad Leadership Skit
GROUPS 1-4
• Create a 1 minute skit where BAD
leadership is shown
GROUPS 5-8
• Create a 1 minute skit where
GOOD leadership is shown

10. C) WHAT KIND OF LEADER WILL
YOU BE FOR YOUR CREW AND
CLASS?
• Write three statements
describing HOW you will utilize
your skills and be a GOOD leader
for your GROUP this year.