Mackenna Clifton – Growing Together
This FFA lesson plan, “Growing Together,” centers on the 2022-23 National FFA Southern Region Vice President MacKenna Clifton’s retiring address, in which she explores the deeper meaning of “aloha” as sharing life’s force. Through watching the video, answering worksheet questions, and writing a personal short story, students learn to define aloha, relate to it, and describe how it appears in their own lives.
At a glance
- Learning objectives
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- Define the deeper meaning of aloha.
- Identify how they relate to aloha.
- Describe one part of aloha in their personal lives.
- 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 "Growing Together" worksheet for each student
- Internet access to play the video in real-time or embed it in a PowerPoint ahead of time
- Vocabulary
- Aloha; Challenging; Lei
- Cross-Curricular Connections
- English/Language Arts – Write a short story related to aloha.
- Virtual Instruction Ideas
- Have students download and watch the video on a device of their choice and complete the worksheet.
- Resources/References
- Video: "Growing Together" | MacKenna Clifton 2023 Retiring Adress, https://vimeo.com/883747757
- Related Resources
- Retiring Addresses and Keynote Speeches, FFA.org/ffa-video-center/convention-keynotes-and-retiring-addresses/
Downloads & Links
Lesson plan
Worksheet
Undesigned Student Activity Sheet- Mackenna Clifton- Growing Together (DOCX)
Student Activity Sheet- Mackenna Clifton- Growing Together (PDF)
Student Activity Sheet- Mackenna Clifton- Growing Together (DOCX)
Other
Aligned Standards
AFNR Career Ready Practices
- 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 – Speaking and Listening
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.9-10.1Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 9-10 topics, texts, and issues, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.9-10.4Present information, findings, and supporting evidence clearly, concisely, and logically such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the organization, development, substance, and style are appropriate to purpose, audience, and task.
Common Core – Writing
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.3Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences.
- 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-M.CommunicationEffectively interact with others in personal and professional settings.
- 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.