My Courage, Like Mafatu’s

This worksheet invites students to connect personally with Call It Courage by reflecting on a time they showed bravery in their own lives. Students write a journal entry describing a challenge, their feelings, the actions they took, and how the experience changed them. This activity strengthens skills in personal narrative writing, reflection, and emotional awareness while reinforcing connections to the story’s theme of courage. Ideal for grades 4-7, it supports both literacy development and personal growth.

Academic Focus

• Personal Narrative Writing – Students organize and express real-life experiences
• Reflection Skills – Learners analyze emotions, actions, and outcomes
• Text-to-Self Connection – Builds meaningful links between story and personal experience
• Written Expression – Encourages clear, thoughtful communication

Instructional Support

• Guided prompts – Helps students structure their writing step by step
• No-prep design – Easy to print and implement immediately
• Flexible use – Works for journaling, discussion, or assessment
• Supports differentiation – Can be adapted for varying writing levels

This worksheet helps students see how the theme of courage applies to their own lives, making literature more meaningful and relatable. By reflecting on personal experiences, learners strengthen writing fluency, comprehension, and emotional insight. It also reinforces the idea that growth often comes from facing challenges. Whether used in a classroom or homeschool environment, this activity supports confident writing, self-awareness, and deeper engagement with the story’s message of bravery and perseverance.