Reminder SheetCOMPASSION

3D THINKING

LEADERSHIP

BIG PICTURE THINKING

STRATEGIC THINKING

CREATIVITY

SOCIAL AWARENESS

DIFFERENT

VISUAL MEMORY

OPEN MINDEDNESS

Super PowersYou always try to help others, and donʼt like to see others getting treated badly or unfairly.

You find it easy to build or design things, because you can see the end result in your mind.

You always find a way to make a task easier or more suited to your abilities. You think outside the box

to think of new and different ways to solve problems.

In your head you can naturally see images, colours, patterns or shapes to remember details.

You are able to see all aspects of a situation rather than getting stuck on the details.

You are willing to try new things, and let others share their opinions.

You have a wild and wacky way of doing things from other people in your class.

You pick up on social cues easily and find it easy to talk to people and make friends.

You like to connect peopleʼs strengths and help them work together to reach a common goal.

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LESSON SEVENTALKING POINTS

EXERCISESRole Models Matching SuperpowersEach of these activities are the same. Do this as a class, discuss what the superpowers are and how they used them. These activites are to create class room discussion.

See the next page to look at their superpowers and how they used them (for this there is no right or wrong answer).

EXAMPLESVIDEO ONE - Actors Matt asks the kids if they know any successful or well-known dyslexic people. In this video, we introduce the students to some of the dyslexic role models talked about at Dyslexia Potential. This video focuses on two dyslexic actors, and we look at how they used their super powers to overcome challenges.

VIDEO TWO - Business

VIDEO THREE - Activist

This video introduces some famous dyslexic entrepreneurs. Matt talks about the next two role models, Richard Branson and Henry Ford. Students learn about these roles models life journeys and how dyslexia played a part in their success.

Compassion is one super power that can be found in famous dyslexic activists like Erin Brockovich and Mohammed Ali. This video focuses on their incredible achievements and how they have helped others by using some of their dyslexic super powers.

Start of the lesson, start by playing the video. After video one, talk to the class about what the different superpowers for the role models could be and why. Do the activity as a class.After video two, talk about why knowing the superpowers are important. e.g. using your strengths to overcome challenges. After video three, get them to do this one on their own (help the younger students). Talk about how and why they can be like these role models. Conclusion, talk as a class if you have time, about why they are like these role models e.g. because you are different learners like them. Get them thinking big about their future and what they can achieve because they are like these role models.Point our similarities you see/know students have with the role models.

QUESTION IDEASWhat would you do if you were them?Can you see how the superpowers can help?

PREPARATION

What Students Need

Exercise BookPencil

Have a bit of an understanding about the role models, this is provided on the next page. Ideally you don’t need this book to look at while you are teaching. Also make sure you have a good knowledge about the super powers look. Look on the You will the next page for more information.

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Some of the Role Models