Lesson Plan

Finding Your Voice

Empower students to articulate their thoughts and express themselves clearly, enhancing self-confidence and communication skills.

This lesson builds essential communication skills by encouraging personal expression and self-reflection, vital for middle school social and academic success.

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10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Discussion

10 minutes

Step 2

Expressive Arts Activity

15 minutes

Step 3

Self-Reflection and Sharing

5 minutes

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What is Self-Expression?

Introduce the concept of self-expression. Emphasize that everyone has a unique way of communicating internal thoughts and feelings. Ask the students: What does self-expression mean to you?

Techniques for Self-Expression

Discuss different techniques and methods. Highlight examples that might be visual, verbal, artistic, or physical. Engage students with questions on their preferred communication styles.

Applying Techniques in Daily Life

Provide a slide that offers practical examples and prompts to use each self-expression technique. Encourage students to think about how they might use one or more of these techniques in daily situations.

Reflect and Act

Wrap up by encouraging students to reflect on their own experiences with self-expression and how they could incorporate these techniques to empower their communication.

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