Lesson Plan

Choosing Respect

Help the student recognize inappropriate behaviors (touching, yelling, running, sexual comments), practice respectful boundaries and responses, and understand real consequences for choices.

Building self-awareness and social skills prevents disruptions, fosters a safe environment, and empowers the student to make respectful choices.

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Teacher Preparation

5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Goal Setting

2 minutes

Step 2

Identify Inappropriate Behaviors

3 minutes

Step 3

Explore Respectful Boundaries

4 minutes

Step 4

Practice Positive Responses

4 minutes

Step 5

Review Consequences & Commit to Choices

2 minutes

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Introduction & Goal Setting

Welcome the student warmly. Explain: “Today we’ll talk about respect—why it’s important and how our choices affect others. By the end, you’ll pick one behavior to work on.” Ask: “What’s one thing you want to improve today?”

Identify Inappropriate Behaviors

Show 2–3 scenario cards from the [Respect Boundaries Scenario Cards](#respect-scenario-cards). For each, ask: “What’s happening? What’s not okay here?” Affirm correct answers and clarify any misunderstanding.

Explore Respectful Boundaries

Hand out the [Behavior Reflection Worksheet](#behavior-reflection-worksheet). Guide the student to list: 1. Personal boundaries (what makes them comfortable) 2. Peer boundaries (respecting others’ space & feelings) Ask: “Why do these boundaries matter?”

Practice Positive Responses

Choose one scenario for role-play. Prompt the student to practice saying: • “Please stop.” • “That makes me uncomfortable.” • Or walk away calmly. Offer feedback on tone and body language.

Review Consequences & Commit

Use the [Choice and Consequence Chart](#choice-consequence-chart). Fill out one row: the respectful behavior you’ll commit to this week and its positive outcome. Praise the student’s plan and schedule a brief follow-up.

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Choosing Respect

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