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IB Learner Profiles

Learner Profile Description

Caring Respectful to others

Taking others into consideration

Communicator Not afraid to speak or ask questions

A link between people
Knows how to express themselves
Trustworthy
Confident

Reflective Critical-thinker
Rebellious
Desires knowledge
Makes conclusions

Open minded Tolerant of other people and ideas

Willing to learn

Thinker Curious
Active or shy
Need to learn & figure things out

Well balanced Well-rounded

Good at multiple things
Independent but social
Confident but not cocky
Leader and follower

Inquirer Asks questions

Motivated
Persistent

Risk taker Takes chances when necessary

Not afraid to fail
Puts their all in
Confident

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Principled Does the right thing

Consistent & fair

Knowledgeable Knows what they know

Knows what they do not know
Curious and wants to learn more
Knows a lot about different subjects/topics

Warm-Up
Read the descriptions of the ten learner profiles. Choose one person that you know (it can be a
family member, friend, or teacher) and choose 3 profiles that describe them. Write at least 3
sentences describing why you chose these profiles for each person. Use specific examples as
your evidence.
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Group Practice
Work with your partner to assign one or two profiles to each of the following famous people; be
sure to include your reasons why you gave them that profile.
Famous American Profile(s) that best Justification (Reasoning)
describes them

Taylor Swift

Barack Obama

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Michael Jordan

Justin Bieber

Mr. Benson

Partner Practice
Read the following descriptions of world historical figures that we will be studying later and then
assign them a Learner Profile and write out you and your partners reasoning.

1. Mahatma Gandhi

Biography: Mohandas Gandhi is one of the most famous leaders and champions for justice in the
world. His principles and firm belief in non-violence have been followed by many other
important civil rights leaders including Martin Luther King, Jr. and Nelson Mandela. His renown
is such that he is mostly just referred to by the single name "Gandhi". Where did Mohandas
Gandhi grow up? Mohandas was born in Porbandar, India on October 2, 1869. When he was
older, he moved to South Africa to work as a lawyer. It was in South Africa where Gandhi would
experience racial prejudice against Indians and would begin his work in civil rights. What did
Gandhi do? Once back in India, Gandhi led the fight for Indian independence from the British
Empire. He organized several non-violent civil disobedience (non-violent) campaigns. During
these campaigns, large groups of the Indian population would do things like refusing to work,
sitting in the streets, boycotting the courts, and more. Each of these protests may seem small by
themselves, but when most of the population does them at once, they can have an enormous
impact. Gandhi was put in prison several times for organizing these protests. He would often fast
(not eat) while he was in prison. The British government would eventually have to release him
because the Indian people had grown to love Gandhi. The British were scared what would
happen if they let him die. One of Gandhi's most successful protests was called the Salt March.
When Britain put a tax on salt, Gandhi decided to walk 241 miles to the sea in Dandi to make his
own salt. Thousands of Indians joined him in his march. Gandhi also fought for civil rights and
liberties among Indian people. Did he have other names? Mohandas Gandhi is often called
Mahatma Gandhi. Mahatma is a term that means Great Soul. It's a religious title sort of like
"Saint" in Christianity. In India he is called the Father of the Nation and also Bapu, which means

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father. How did Mohandas die? Gandhi was assassinated on January 30, 1948. He was shot by a
terrorist while attending a prayer meeting.

2. Genghis Khan

Genghis Khan grew up on the harsh cold plains of Mongolia. His name as a boy was Temujin,
which meant "finest steel". His father, Yesugai, was the khan (like a chief) of their tribe. Even
though life was difficult, Temujin enjoyed his childhood years. He rode horses from a young age
and enjoyed hunting with his brothers.

Genghis was a brilliant general. He organized his soldiers into groups of 1000 called "gurans".
They trained each day on battlefield tactics and used smoke signals, flags, and drums to send
messages quickly throughout the army. His soldiers were well-armed and were taught to fight
and ride horses from a young age. They could control their horses using only their legs and fire
deadly arrows while riding at full speed. He also used innovative tactics on the battlefield.
Sometimes he would send in a small force and the have them retreat. When the enemy charged
after the smaller force they would soon find themselves surrounded by a horde of Mongol
warriors. Leader Genghis Khan was a strong leader. He was cruel and murderous to his enemies,
but loyal to those who followed him. He introduced a written code of law called the Yasak. He
promoted the soldiers who performed regardless of their background. He even expected his own
sons to perform if they wanted to be leaders.

Historical Figure Learner Profile Reasoning

1. Mahatma
Gandhi

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2. Genghis Khan

Independent Practice
Write an essay that discusses the following questions:
Which learner profiles best describe you? Which profiles do you want
to become more like? How might embodying these profiles make you
successful? What is your plan to adopt some of these character
traits? How can Mr. Lingle help you? Be as specific as possible!
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Exit Ticket
Answer the following questions in a short paragraph (minimum of 4
sentences):
Why is it important to understand your and other peoples learning profiles?
Why do you think we discussed learner profiles in class today?
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