Jackson Sylvester – Lace Up and Serve
A National FFA Organization lesson plan built around 2021-22 National FFA Secretary Jackson Sylvester’s “Lace-Up and Serve” retiring address. Students watch the video and complete the “In These Boots” worksheet, then explore service in their own lives by creating an acrostic poem, listing examples of service, writing a SMART goal, and decorating a shoe print to highlight service. The lesson teaches that service requires sacrifice and that investing in others leads to a fulfilling life.
At a glance
- Learning objectives
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- Explain how service requires sacrifice.
- Identify ways they can serve others.
- Describe times they have been served by others.
- Time required
- 60 minutes
- Grade level
- Grades 9 and 10
- Materials
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- A copy of the "In These Boots" worksheet for each student
- Internet access to play the video in real time or embed it in a PowerPoint ahead of time
- Vocabulary
- 1. Service 2. Perspective
- Cross-Curricular Connections
- English/Language Arts — Students compose an acrostic poem on service. Students create a SMART goal to use in their lives.
- Virtual Instruction Ideas
- Have students download and watch the video on a device of their choice and complete the worksheet.
- Partnership for 21st Century Skills
- Communication; Critical Thinking and Problem Solving; Implement Innovations; Initiative and Self-direction; Leadership and Responsibility; Think Creatively; Social and Cross-Cultural Skills
Downloads & Links
Lesson plan
Worksheet
Aligned Standards
AFNR Career Ready Practices
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.CS-MCommunication: Effectively interact with others in personal and professional settings.
- FFA.CS-OFlexibility/Adaptability: Be flexible in various situations and adapt to change.
- FFA.PG-JMental Growth: Embrace cognitive and intellectual development relative to reasoning, thinking and coping.
- 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-BRelationship: Build relationships, work as a team player and appreciate the talents of others.
- FFA.PL-CVision: Visualize the future and how to get there.
- FFA.PL-DCharacter: Conduct oneself appropriately in relation to others regardless of the situation.