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Qualities of a Leader

By Platform Administrator · Submitted Sep 30, 2026

Content Area
English Language Arts and Literacy
Grade
4

Students choose a leader or activist who resonates with them and conduct research on this figure's life experiences, challenges, and accomplishments. Using this research, students write an essay explaining how this activist/leader embodies the values and leadership qualities the student finds to be important in change agents/positive figures. After completing their essays, students present their activist/leader, explaining how the activist/leader displayed values and leadership qualities, and why these are important qualities/values to have.

MA Standards

RI.4.10
Independently and proficiently read and comprehend informational texts, including history/social studies, science, mathematical, and technical texts exhibiting complexity appropriate for at least grade 4. (See more information on qualitative and quantitative dimensions of text complexity.)
SL.4.4
Report on a topic, text, procedure, or solution to a mathematical problem, tell a story, or recount an experience in an organized manner, using appropriate facts and relevant, descriptive details to support main ideas or themes; speak clearly at an understandable pace and use appropriate vocabulary (See grade 4 Language Standards 4-6 for specific expectations regarding vocabulary.)
W.4.2
Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.

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