Lesson Plan

Chatting Champions Lesson Plan

Help 9th-grade students practice initiating conversations with 1-2 turn-taking responses while learning to use coping strategies to manage frustration or sadness.

This lesson encourages social inclusion and emotional well-being, equipping students with essential communication and coping skills for challenging situations.

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Preparation

5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction

5 minutes

Step 2

Activity: Conversation Role-Play

15 minutes

Step 3

Debrief & Reflection

10 minutes

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Slide Deck

Welcome to Chatting Champions!

Welcome the students and set a friendly atmosphere. Introduce the lesson, its importance for social inclusion and emotional well-being, and the overall structure of the session.

Lesson Objectives

Explain the objective of the session clearly, emphasizing both the conversation skills and the emotional coping strategies that will be used.

Session Structure

Outline the session structure. Explain that the lesson includes a warm-up, role-playing activities, and a debrief for reflection.

Activity: Conversation Role-Play

Explain the role-play activity structure. Encourage students to practice a conversation scenario in pairs/small groups. Remind them to apply a coping strategy if needed.

Debrief & Reflection

This slide is for debriefing. Encourage discussion about the experience and strategy effectiveness, and summarize the key takeaways.

Thank You & Recap

Conclude the session with reinforcing the importance of both effective communication and emotional coping mechanisms.

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Warm Up

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Chatting Champions

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