Lesson Plan
Session 1: Understanding Why Fighting Is Unsafe
Students will identify the physical, emotional, and academic risks of fighting and recognize safer ways to handle anger and conflict.
Understanding why fighting is unsafe helps students see real consequences—injury, loss of privileges, and emotional harm—and motivates them to use words and coping skills instead.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Discussion
5 minutes
Step 2
Reading Activity
10 minutes
Step 3
Guided Discussion
10 minutes
Step 4
Worksheet Completion
15 minutes
Step 5
Quiz Preview
3 minutes
Step 6
Closure & Reflection
2 minutes
Reading
Worksheet
Quiz
Fighting Quiz: Risks & Consequences
Lesson Plan
Session 2: Communicating Anger Appropriately
Students will learn to express anger responsibly using “I” statements and active listening, then practice through role-play and reflection.
Appropriate anger communication prevents conflicts, builds empathy, and helps students solve problems without resorting to fighting.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Review
5 minutes
Step 2
Reading Activity
10 minutes
Step 3
Guided Discussion
10 minutes
Step 4
Role-Play Practice
15 minutes
Step 5
Worksheet Completion
3 minutes
Step 6
Quiz Preview
2 minutes
Reading
Worksheet
Quiz
Anger Communication Quiz: Active Listening & Expression
Lesson Plan
Session 3: Coping Skills & Consequences
Students will practice coping skills (deep breathing, journaling, stress–ball use) to manage anger and learn the school’s consequences for fighting through interactive exercises, discussion, and assessment.
Teaching healthy coping strategies and clarifying real consequences helps students replace impulsive fighting with positive behaviors and understand the impact of their choices.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Reflection
5 minutes
Step 2
Deep Breathing Exercise
7 minutes
Step 3
Reading Activity
10 minutes
Step 4
Guided Discussion
10 minutes
Step 5
Worksheet Completion
8 minutes
Step 6
Consequences Clarification
3 minutes
Step 7
Quiz Preview & Closure
2 minutes
Reading
Worksheet
Quiz
Consequences Quiz: Understanding Rules and Outcomes
