Lesson Plan
Session 1 Lesson Plan
Define relational aggression and distinguish examples from non-examples through guided discussion and a sorting activity.
Understanding relational aggression helps the student recognize harmful friendship behaviors like gossip or exclusion, empowering them to prevent and address these actions early.
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Prepare Session Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction and Vocabulary
5 minutes
Step 2
Scenario Sorting Activity
10 minutes
Step 3
Reflection and Discussion
5 minutes
Activity
Lesson Plan
Session 2 Lesson Plan
Identify emotional and social effects of relational aggression and build empathy through discussion and role-play.
Recognizing how gossip or exclusion hurts others helps the student develop empathy and choose kinder behaviors, preventing relational aggression in friendships.
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Prepare Session Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction to Effects
5 minutes
Step 2
Role-Play Scenarios
10 minutes
Step 3
Reflection and Discussion
5 minutes
Lesson Plan
Session 3 Lesson Plan
Practice empathy by mapping the thoughts and feelings of those involved in relational aggression and generate strategies to prevent hurtful behaviors.
Empathy mapping deepens the student’s understanding of others’ perspectives, while brainstorming prevention strategies empowers them to take positive action to stop relational aggression.
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Prepare Session Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Review and Introduce Empathy Mapping
5 minutes
Step 2
Empathy Mapping Activity
10 minutes
Step 3
Brainstorm Prevention Strategies
3 minutes
Step 4
Reflection and Wrap-up
2 minutes
Lesson Plan
Session 4 Lesson Plan
Apply prevention strategies by creating a Friendship Shield pledge and practicing committed behaviors through role-play to reinforce healthy friendship skills.
Having the student articulate and act out their own Friendship Shield pledge helps cement prevention strategies, boosting confidence to choose kind behaviors and stop relational aggression in real life.
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Prep
Prepare Session Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Review and Goal Setting
5 minutes
Step 2
Friendship Shield Pledge Creation
7 minutes
Step 3
Role-Play Pledge Scenarios
5 minutes
Step 4
Reflection and Celebration
3 minutes
Worksheet
