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Acting with Respect

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Alyssa James

Tier 2
For Schools

Lesson Plan

Skit Creation Guide

Students will demonstrate understanding of respectful versus disrespectful interactions by creating and performing skits, and then discussing the key differences between them.

This lesson helps students internalize the importance of respectful behavior in everyday interactions while developing teamwork and communication skills.

Audience

6th Grade Group

Time

15 minutes

Approach

Role-play skits followed by discussion.

Materials

Skit Creation Guide, Respect vs. Disrespect Skit, and Post-Skit Reflection Chat

Prep

Preparation and Setup

5 minutes

  • Review the Skit Creation Guide to understand the skit development process.
  • Prepare clear instructions and assign roles for each small group.
  • Ensure that students understand the differences between respectful and disrespectful behaviors.

Step 1

Introduction & Group Formation

3 minutes

  • Explain the objective of the activity and emphasize the importance of respect.
  • Divide the class into small groups and assign roles (actors, directors, etc.).

Step 2

Skit Creation and Rehearsal

5 minutes

  • Instruct each group to create two short skits: one demonstrating respectful interactions, and another showing disrespectful interactions.
  • Encourage creativity while ensuring key elements of each interaction are included.
  • Allow time for groups to rehearse their skits.

Step 3

Performance & Discussion

7 minutes

  • Have each group perform their skits for the class.
  • Facilitate a class discussion using the Post-Skit Reflection Chat questions to compare and contrast respectful and disrespectful behaviors.
  • Encourage students to share insights and ask questions.
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Activity

Acting with Respect

This activity involves small groups of students creating and performing skits that illustrate both respectful and disrespectful interactions. The goal is to help you understand how your behavior affects others and to encourage empathy and teamwork.

Materials Needed

  • Skit Creation Guide
  • Respect vs. Disrespect Skit
  • Post-Skit Reflection Chat

Activity Breakdown

1. Introduction & Group Formation (3 minutes)

  • Objective: Understand the importance of respectful behavior.
  • Steps:





    • Explain the objectives of the activity and why respect is important in every interaction.
    • Divide the class into small groups. Each group should assign roles such as actors, director, and note-taker.

2. Skit Creation and Rehearsal (5 minutes)

  • Objective: Create skits that demonstrate different types of interactions.
  • Steps:










    • Each group will create two skits: one that shows respectful behavior and another that shows disrespectful behavior.
    • Use the Skit Creation Guide for ideas on structure and content.
    • Encourage creativity while ensuring that the key differences in interactions are clearly shown.

3. Performance & Discussion (7 minutes)

  • Objective: Compare and contrast respectful and disrespectful actions through performance and discussion.
  • Steps:











    • Each group performs both skits for the class.
    • After each performance, use the Post-Skit Reflection Chat to discuss the differences between respectful and disrespectful behaviors.
    • Ask reflective questions and encourage all students to share their thoughts.

Follow-Up Questions for Discussion

  1. What specific actions made the respectful skit successful?
  2. How did the disrespectful skit make you feel, and why?
  3. What could be changed in the disrespectful skit to make it more respectful?
  4. How can these lessons be applied in your daily interactions at school and home?

Enjoy acting and remember, respect is not just something you show during class, but in every interaction you have!

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Discussion

Post-Skit Reflection Chat

After each performance, the class will come together to discuss the skits that were presented. This reflection aims to help students think deeply about the differences between respectful and disrespectful behaviors, and consider how they can apply these ideas in their everyday interactions.

Discussion Questions

  1. What specific actions made the respectful skit successful?





  2. How did the disrespectful skit make you feel, and why?





  3. What changes could be made in the disrespectful skit to make it more respectful?





  4. How can you apply these lessons in your daily interactions at school and at home?





Guidelines for the Discussion

  • Listen carefully: Before you share your thoughts, listen to what others have said.
  • Respect each opinion: Even if you disagree, remember that every opinion is valuable.
  • Be honest: Share your genuine feelings and ideas about what you observed.
  • Ask questions: If you're not sure about something, ask for clarification.

Let's work together to better understand how our actions affect others, and to build a community of respect in our classroom and beyond.

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