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Drama Detector Lesson Plan

Students will distinguish between the actual size of a problem and their emotional reaction by using a visual scale, practicing realistic scenarios, and reflecting on personal experiences to reduce unnecessary drama.

This lesson builds self-awareness and emotional regulation by teaching students to assess situations calmly, identify overreactions, and choose more appropriate responses, leading to stronger peer relationships.

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Teacher Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Engage And Introduce

5 minutes

Step 2

Modeling With The Scale

7 minutes

Step 3

Guided Practice With Scenario Cards

10 minutes

Step 4

Reflection And Wrap-Up

8 minutes

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Drama Detector

Today's Objectives

What Is Drama?

Drama Detector Scale

Modeling: Scenario 1

Modeling: Scenario 2

Your Turn: Guided Practice

Reflection

Key Takeaways

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