Lesson Plan

Speak Up, Speak Kind Lesson Plan

Guide 7th grade students to speak kindly and build empathy by understanding the profound impact of their words on others, reinforcing that teasing or picking on peers is unacceptable.

This lesson nurtures empathy, encourages positive interactions, and builds a supportive classroom environment. Students will learn practical communication skills and self-reflection strategies that align with ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors, promoting both personal growth and social responsibility.

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Preparation Steps

10 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up

5 minutes

Step 2

Empathy Discussion

10 minutes

Step 3

Role-Playing Empathy Activity

10 minutes

Step 4

Quiz

5 minutes

Step 5

Cool Down & Reflection

5 minutes

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Discussion

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Activity

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Warm Up

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Cool Down

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Quiz

Kind Communication Quiz

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Slide Deck

Speak Up, Speak Kind

Introduce the lesson. Use this slide to set the tone for the class. Explain that today we will be learning about how our words can impact others and why speaking kindly matters.

Lesson Objectives

Use this slide to highlight the lesson objectives. Explain why this lesson is important and what you aim for students to learn about the impact of kind words on building empathy and community.

Kind Words Discussion Prompts

Discuss the concept of empathy and how kind words can change someone's day. Use these discussion prompts to encourage participation and sharing personal experiences.

Role-Playing Kindness

Provide examples of role-playing scenarios to illustrate empathy. Encourage the students to think about both negative and positive interactions.

Impact of Words Warm-Up

Introduce the Warm-Up activity with clear examples. This slide should get students thinking about the power of words through personal reflection.

Incorporate a new video resource to deepen understanding of kindness and its impact. The video 'Ways to Stop Bullying' is selected to emphasize how kind actions can counter bullying and promote supportive relationships.

Reflection Questions

Guide students in reflecting on the video's content with these questions to help process and apply the lessons learned.

Reflect and Commit Cool Down

Conclude with a reflective cool-down that reinforces the day's learning. Encourage students to commit to using kind words outside of class.

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Speak Up, Speak Kind: The Power of Words

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