Introduce the overall theme of the lesson series. Emphasize how pausing before speaking, similar to pausing a video game, can help make better decisions in conversation.

Explain the importance of pausing by linking it to video game decision-making. Use relatable examples and ask students to share their thoughts on quick in-game reactions.

Go over session structure. Remind students that each session builds a step towards understanding the pause, think, and speak model using a familiar medium—video games.

Explain the role play activity details. Emphasize grouping and the use of scenario cards. Remind students to apply the pause-thinking technique as they role play.

Facilitate a group discussion. Use prompts from the provided discussion guide ([Group Discussion Prompts](#group-discussion-prompts)) to ask questions and encourage sharing student experiences.

Summarize the key lessons of the session, reinforce the importance of pausing, thinking, and speaking thoughtfully, and encourage students for the upcoming sessions.