Carter Howell – Inside Out
This FFA lesson plan, “Inside Out,” uses 2023-24 National FFA Southern Region Vice President Carter Howell’s retiring address to help students examine their own thought patterns and develop strategies for a more positive mindset. Students watch the video, complete a two-part worksheet, and reflect on how to reframe negative thoughts into growth-oriented statements.
At a glance
- Learning objectives
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- Reflect on their thought patterns.
- Develop strategies to shift toward a more positive mindset.
- Understand the impact their mindsets have.
- Time required
- 60 minutes
- Grade level
- Grades 9 and 10
- Materials
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- A copy of the “Inside Out” worksheet for each student
- Internet access to play the video in real time or embed it in a PowerPoint ahead of time
- Description of Lesson
- Seeing the good things first can help shift your mindset. In his retiring address, 2023-24 National FFA Southern Region Vice President Carter Howell shares his story on how to develop strategies to shift toward a more positive mindset.
- Vocabulary
- Mindset; Positivity
- Cross-Curricular Connections
- English/Language Arts — Create growth-oriented statements.
- Resources/References
- Video: “Inside Out” | Carter Howell 2024 Retiring Address, https://vimeo.com/1023369405
- Related Resources
- Retiring Addresses and Keynote Speeches, FFA.org/ffa-video-center/convention-keynotes-and-retiring-addresses/; Keynote-Retiring Address Lessons, https://FFA.box.com/v/retiringaddresslessons
- SAE and FFA Connections
- Agricultural Communications and Education SAE Idea Cards; Extemporaneous Public Speaking LDE; Prepared Public Speaking LDE
Downloads & Links
Lesson plan
Worksheet
Student Activity Sheet- Carter Howell- Inside Out (DOCX)
Student Activity Sheet- Carter Howell- Inside Out (PDF)
Undesigned Student Activity Sheet- Carter Howell- Inside Out (DOCX)
Other
Aligned Standards
AFNR Career Ready Practices
- CRP.01Act as a responsible and contributing citizen and employee.
- CRP.02Apply appropriate academic and technical skills. Career-ready individuals readily access and use the knowledge and skills acquired through experience and education to be more productive.
- CRP.04Communicate clearly, effectively, and with reason. Career-ready individuals communicate thoughts, ideas and action plans with clarity, whether using written, verbal and/or visual methods.
Common Core – Writing
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.4Produce clear and coherent writing the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
FFA Precept
- FFA.PG-KEmotional Growth: Share and express healthy feelings and emotions.
- FFA.PL-AAction: Assume responsibility and take the necessary steps to achieve the desired results, no matter what the goal or task at hand.
- FFA.PL-FContinuous Improvement: Accept responsibility for learning and personal growth.