Karstyn Cantrell – Count Joy
This FFA lesson plan, “Count Joy,” centers on the 2022-23 National FFA Central Region Vice President Karstyn Cantrell’s retiring address, in which she shares how ordinary farm tasks foster resilience, personal growth, and joy in simple blessings. Students watch the video, complete a worksheet, and create a scrapbook page reflecting on their own joys, while learning the meaning of joy and perseverance.
At a glance
- Learning objectives
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- Understand the importance of joy.
- Define perseverance.
- 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 "Count Joy" worksheet for each student
- Internet access to play the video in real-time or embed it in a PowerPoint ahead of time
- Vocabulary
- Joy; Perseverance
- Cross-Curricular Connections
- English/Language Arts — Write and create a scrapbook page centered around items students count as joy.
- Resources/References
- Video: "Count Joy" | Karstyn Cantrell 2023 Retiring Adress, https://vimeo.com/showcase/10781759/video/883072933
- Related Resources
- Retiring Addresses and Keynote Speeches, FFA.org/ffa-video-center/convention-keynotes-and-retiringaddresses/
- 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
- Collaboration; Communicate Clearly; Initiative and Self-direction; Productivity and Accountability; Think Creativity
Downloads & Links
Lesson plan
Worksheet
Undesigned Student Activity Sheet- Karstyn Cantrell- Count Joy (DOCX)
Student Activity Sheet- Karstyn Cantrell- Count Joy (DOCX)
Student Activity Sheet- Karstyn Cantrell- Count Joy (PDF)
Other
Aligned Standards
AFNR Career Ready Practices
- 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-J.Mental GrowthEmbrace cognitive and intellectual development relative to reasoning, thinking and coping.
- 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.