Emily Gossett – Welcome Home
This FFA lesson plan, “Welcome Home,” uses 2023-24 National FFA Western Region Vice President Emily Gossett’s retiring address to explore the power of invitation, community, and belonging. Students watch the video and complete a worksheet, then work through scenarios identifying techniques to make others feel welcome and included.
At a glance
- Learning objectives
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- Reflect on the importance of community and how it shapes a sense of belonging.
- Identify ways they can contribute to making others feel welcome and included.
- Time required
- 60 minutes (*Time requirements may vary based upon student understanding and class schedule.)
- Grade level
- Grades 9 and 10
- Materials
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- A copy of the "Welcome Home" worksheet for each student
- Internet access to play the video in real-time or embed it in a PowerPoint ahead of time
- Vocabulary
- 1. Belonging 2. Community
- Cross-Curricular Connections
- English/Language Arts: Read scenarios and make recommendations for each.
- Partnership for 21st Century Skills
- Communication; Initiative and Self-direction; Productivity and Accountability; Social and Cross-Cultural Skills; Think Creativity
Downloads & Links
Lesson plan
Worksheet
Undesigned Student Activity Sheet- Emily Gossett- Welcome Home (DOCX)
Student Activity Sheet- Emily Gossett- Welcome Home (PDF)
Student Activity Sheet- Emily Gossett- Welcome Home (DOCX)
Other
Aligned Standards
AFNR Career Ready Practices
- CRP.01Act as a responsible and contributing citizen and employee.
- 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.
- CRP.06Demonstrate creativity and innovation.
- CRP.09Model integrity, ethical leadership and effective management.
FFA Precept
- FFA.PG-K.Emotional GrowthShare and express healthy feelings and emotions.
- FFA.PL-A.ActionAssume responsibility and take the necessary steps to achieve the desired results, no matter what the goal or task at hand.
- FFA.PL-D.CharacterConduct oneself appropriately in relation to others regardless of the situation.
- FFA.PL-F.Continuous ImprovementAccept responsibility for learning and personal growth.