Lesson Plan

Recognizing the Silent Cry Lesson Plan

Empower 10th grade students to recognize key suicide warning signs and initiate supportive actions for themselves and peers.

This lesson equips students, especially those with past trauma, with vital preventive skills and builds a supportive classroom environment.

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Lesson Preparation

30 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Objectives

10 minutes

Step 2

Video Presentation

15 minutes

Step 3

Interactive Discussion

20 minutes

Step 4

Slide Deck Review

10 minutes

Step 5

Cool Down Activity

15 minutes

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Slide Deck

Recognizing the Silent Cry

Welcome students to 'Recognizing the Silent Cry'. Emphasize that today's session is a safe space to learn and share. Remind them that all discussions are confidential. Use a warm, welcoming image of a diverse group of students in a supportive environment to set the tone.

Session Objectives

Outline the session objectives. Stress the importance of recognizing signs and initiating support early. Include a visually engaging graphic that illustrates growth and support, like a tree with expanding branches.

Recognizing Warning Signs

Discuss common warning signs such as changes in behavior, mood swings, withdrawal from activities, and expressions of hopelessness. Add photos of subtle human expressions and body language to emphasize these signs.

Prevention Strategies

Highlight preventive measures. Use an inspiring photo of peers in conversation or a counselor talking with a student to visually represent support and open communication.

Interactive Discussion

Provide talking points for the discussion. Use a dynamic graphic or photo montage that shows diverse students engaged in a group discussion to encourage participation.

Mindfulness Cool Down

Introduce the mindfulness exercise with a calming image, such as a tranquil nature scene or a serene landscape, to help set the mood for relaxation and reflection.

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Recognizing the Silent Cry

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