Lesson Plan

Connection Quest Lesson Plan

Students will learn and practice active listening, empathy, and conversation starters to strengthen peer connections through interactive role-plays.

Developing social skills like empathy and effective communication fosters positive relationships, boosts self-confidence, and creates a supportive classroom community.

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Prep

Prepare Materials

10 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up

5 minutes

Step 2

Introduction to Skills

5 minutes

Step 3

Role-Play Activity

15 minutes

Step 4

Reflection and Wrap-Up

5 minutes

Slide Deck

Connection Quest

Use this slide to introduce objectives and hook students. Emphasize the importance of social skills for building strong friendships and a positive classroom community.

Warm-Up: What Makes a Good Conversation?

Prompt students to brainstorm qualities of a good conversation. Encourage think-pair-share, then record ideas on the whiteboard.

Active Listening

Introduce these points using the [Active Listening Checklist](#active-listening-checklist). Model nodding and paraphrasing.

Empathy & Conversation Starters

Discuss empathy by referencing the [Empathy Scenario Worksheets](#empathy-scenario-worksheets). Then model conversation starters using the [Conversation Starter Cards](#conversation-starter-cards).

Role-Play Activity

Organize pairs and hand out the worksheets and checklist. Set a 2-minute timer for each role-play, then prompt feedback.

Reflection & Wrap-Up

Have students write their reflections in the [Reflection Journal Template](#reflection-journal-template). Invite volunteers to share, then summarize key takeaways.

Lesson Plan

Connection Quest Lesson Plan

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials

Step 1

Warm-Up

Step 2

Introduction to Skills

Step 3

Role-Play Activity

Step 4

Reflection and Wrap-Up

Slide Deck

Connection Quest

Warm-Up: What Makes a Good Conversation?

Active Listening

Empathy & Conversation Starters

Role-Play Activity

Reflection & Wrap-Up

Worksheet

Worksheet

Worksheet

Journal

Connection Quest

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