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Muddy Choices Lesson Plan

Students will analyze decision-making and ethical choices using an excerpt from _Fuzzy Mud_, practice empathy through role-play and movement, and reflect on the consequences of different choices.

This lesson strengthens social-emotional skills by helping students consider multiple perspectives, balance courage with safety, and learn to think through consequences before acting.

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10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction

5 minutes

Step 2

Read-Aloud and Paired Reading

6 minutes

Step 3

Guided Discussion

6 minutes

Step 4

Role-Play Activity

5 minutes

Step 5

Four Corners Decision Zone

5 minutes

Step 6

Reflection and Share

3 minutes

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Muddy Choices

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Reading the Excerpt

Guided Discussion Questions

Role-Play Activity

Reflection

Share & Wrap Up

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Muddy Choices

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