Lesson Plan: For Teachers: The One to Watch Ask: What qualities
or personality traits make you different and even unique? What
characteristics do you have that make you "stand out from the
crowd"? Invite students to share their ideas about famous people
who they think have traits that are memorable and obvious to the
public. Focus the conversation on Jean Chrétien. Brainstorm a
class list of his characteristics or personality traits. Explain
to the class that the young Chrétien was often touted as "the
one to watch." Outline the Opportunity Have students work in
small groups to explore the following clips from the topic Jean
Chrétien: From Pool Hall to Parliament Hill on the CBC Digital
Archives website: "The political up-and-comer", "Le petit gars
de Shawinigan", "Finally Finance", "The dealmaker", and "Losing
the Liberal leadership" Students will browse the clips to find
words, phrases, or quotes that describe Chrétien's personality,
along with any supporting details or background information they
deem rele