Lesson Plan

Mastering Focus: Ignoring Distractions

Students will use personalized focus techniques in small group settings to overcome distractions, with additional support focused on Tier 2 interventions.

By tailoring activities to Tier 2 needs, this lesson provides extra, targeted support for students who require more intensive strategies to ignore distractions, ensuring they can effectively build and sustain focus.

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10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Grouping

10 minutes

Step 2

Guided Interactive Activity

20 minutes

Step 3

Tier 2 Focus Technique Practice

10 minutes

Step 4

Reflection & Wrap-Up

5 minutes

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Mastering Focus: Ignoring Distractions

Welcome students to the lesson on ignoring distractions. Emphasize that today's goal is to learn ways to focus better by understanding and managing distractions. Ask students what they think distractions are.

What Are Distractions?

Discuss common distractions found at school, home, and other environments. Prompt the students to share examples and explain why these might distract them.

Focus Technique: Deep Breathing

Introduce the deep breathing technique as one method to regain focus. Explain each step slowly and demonstrate if possible.

Group Activity: Practice Focus Techniques

Explain the group activity where students will practice the focus techniques. Instruct them to work together in small groups and discuss which techniques help them concentrate best.

Reflection & Wrap-Up

Guide the class in reflecting on the activity. Ask open-ended questions and encourage students to share their thoughts.

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