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Anger Management Adventure

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Lesson Plan

Anger Management Adventure

anger management

This lesson uses game-based learning and restorative practices to teach 6th graders anger management skills. Students will engage in a fun and interactive game that simulates real-life scenarios, followed by a restorative circle to reflect on emotions and strategies. This approach helps students understand their emotions and equips them with practical skills to manage anger effectively.

Audience

6th grade students

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Game-Based Learning, Restorative Practices, Experiential Learning

Materials

Scenario Cards, Discussion Questions, and Reflection Worksheet

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Begin with a brief discussion on emotions and anger.
  • Explain the importance of managing anger effectively.
  • Introduce the lesson's activities and objectives.

Step 2

Game-Based Activity

10 mins

  • Distribute scenario cards to students.
  • Instruct students to act out scenarios in pairs or small groups.
  • Encourage students to identify emotions and discuss possible anger management strategies.

Step 3

Restorative Circle

10 mins

  • Gather students in a circle.
  • Use discussion questions to guide a conversation about the scenarios and emotions experienced.
  • Encourage students to share personal experiences and strategies for managing anger.

Step 4

Closure

5 mins

  • Distribute the reflection worksheet.
  • Ask students to write down one new strategy they learned for managing anger.
  • Conclude with a brief discussion on the importance of applying these strategies in real life.
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Worksheet

Scenario Cards

Printable cards with different scenarios for students to act out and discuss anger management strategies.




You are playing a game and someone accuses you of cheating.







Your friend borrowed your favorite book and returned it damaged.







You are waiting in line and someone cuts in front of you.







You studied hard for a test but didn't get the grade you expected.




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Discussion

Discussion Questions

Questions to guide the restorative circle discussion on anger management.

What emotions did you feel during the scenarios?

Encourage students to identify and name specific emotions.







How did you handle the situation in the scenario?

Discuss different strategies used and their effectiveness.







Can you think of a time you felt similar emotions in real life?

Allow students to share personal experiences and relate them to the scenarios.







What is one new strategy you learned today for managing anger?

Encourage students to reflect on the lesson and identify practical takeaways.







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Worksheet

Reflection Worksheet

A worksheet for students to reflect on the lesson and identify anger management strategies.

Describe a scenario where you felt angry. How did you handle it?








What is one new strategy you learned today for managing anger?








How can you apply this strategy in your daily life?








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