Lesson Plan

Attention Matters: Positive vs Negative

Help high school students understand how positive and negative attention influence behavior and relationships, and provide strategies to seek beneficial attention while managing negative attention.

Understanding the impact of attention on behavior empowers students to make choices that enhance their social interactions and emotional well-being.

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15 minutes

Step 1

Session 1: Exploring Attention

30 minutes

Step 2

Session 2: Acting on Attention

30 minutes

Slide Deck

Attention Matters: Positive vs Negative

Introduce the lesson and its purpose. Emphasize that attention can be both positive and negative and affects behavior and relationships.

What is Attention?

Discuss the basic concept of attention and why it's important. Use questions to engage students: What is attention? How do we notice it in daily interactions?

Positive Attention

Highlight the benefits of positive attention. Encourage students to think of examples where positive attention made them feel supported.

Negative Attention

Discuss negative attention and its possible consequences. Ask students: How does negative attention impact behavior?

Real-Life Examples

Provide clear examples of both positive and negative attention. Facilitate a brief discussion on real-life scenarios.

Discussion Points

Guide a discussion on how to identify and manage these types of attention. Invite students to share their experiences and strategies.

Activity: Role-Playing Scenarios

Introduce the activity where students will role-play scenarios, practicing how to seek positive attention and reduce negative influences.

Lesson Plan

Attention Matters: Positive vs Negative

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Preparation

Step 1

Session 1: Exploring Attention

Step 2

Session 2: Acting on Attention

Slide Deck

Attention Matters: Positive vs Negative

What is Attention?

Positive Attention

Negative Attention

Real-Life Examples

Discussion Points

Activity: Role-Playing Scenarios

Worksheet

Discussion

Activity

Attention Matters: Positive vs Negative

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