b) Students are given time to think of a response;
c) Students are cued to pair with a neighbor and discuss their responses; and
d) Finally, students are invited to share their responses with the whole group if they
wish to do so.
2. After sharing, tell the students that the expression “true colors” refers to people who
have a real sense of who they are and what they believe in. Successful people know
their true colors, and they are not ashamed of them, even though they may not be
everybody’s favorite colors.
“Successful people know who they are and what their True Colors are… when you
know what your core values and needs are and feel good about them, you can
perform at your highest potential in every area of life. And when you share a
working, mutual understanding of other’ core values and needs, you have the basis to
communicate, motivate, and achieve common goals with utmost dignity, efficacy, and
mutual respect.”
-Don Lowry, creator of True Colors
3. Divide students into color groups. Provide each group with large sheets of paper and
markers/colored pencils that match their color group. Instruct the students to divide
the paper in two categories: Things we like and things we don’t like. The students
should fill in this information and report the information to the class.
4. Discuss how the class would be affected if we didn’t have one of the groups. Talk
about how it is important to have all colors represented because it enhances our
experiences and broadens our perspectives. Explain that the color that each person
brings to the class makes the class unique and special.
5. Allow the groups to research careers that may be appropriate for their colors. Students
should present their findings to the class. Use the “True Colors” resource sheet as a
guide to share additional information.
ASSESSMENT:
After the students have completed “My True Colors,” they will write journal entries
addressing the following:
v How do classroom teachers find out the true colors of the students in the class?
v What can the student do to reveal his true colors to the teacher?
PROTEAM DREAMQUEST CURRICULUM
1-23
MODULE 1:
Distribute and allow students to complete the “True Colors Personality Quiz” handout
before proceeding. Students will find it fun and interesting to examine more closely
their own true colors through the quiz.
I Can Self-Reflect
Talk to students about the value in taking time to assess one’s self and to think about
what makes a person special and different. Once people know more about their
personal selves, they are better prepared to set realistic goals and to recognize
opportunities when they come along.