Lesson Plan

Lesson Plan

In this 30-minute lesson, the student will identify personal anger triggers, practice three calming strategies through interactive activities, and build confidence managing intense emotions.

Teaching anger management empowers the student to recognize and respond to strong feelings before they escalate, reducing outbursts and promoting emotional regulation skills essential for daily success.

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Prep

Teacher Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction

3 minutes

Step 2

Read Story

5 minutes

Step 3

Discuss Story

5 minutes

Step 4

Identify Triggers

7 minutes

Step 5

Coping Strategies Game

6 minutes

Step 6

Quiz and Wrap-Up

4 minutes

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Script

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Slide Deck

Taming the Anger Monster

Greet the student warmly and introduce today’s goal. Use the script’s introduction section.

What Is the Anger Monster?

Ask: “Do you know what an Anger Monster is?” Guide the student to describe anger as a creature inside.

Story Time

Move to the story reading section. Show the first pages or image of the story.

Let’s Talk About It

Refer to the discussion prompts guide. Pause to let the student answer.

Identify Your Triggers

Use this slide as a backdrop when handing out the Trigger Identification Worksheet and cards.

Coping Strategies

Preview coping strategies before the game. Show each strategy with a simple icon.

Coping Strategies Game

Introduce the Coping Strategies Game. Follow the game instructions in the lesson plan.

Quiz Time

Hand out the quiz. Encourage the student to think back to strategies and triggers.

You’re a Monster Master!

Praise the student’s effort. Remind her to practice and use these tools whenever needed.

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Reading

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Discussion

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Worksheet

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Activity

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Game

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Quiz

Coping Strategies Quiz

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Taming the Anger Monster

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