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Anger Management Adventure

Lesson Plan

Anger Management Adventure

Conflict Resolution

This lesson will help students learn about and practice anger management techniques to help with conflict resolution. Using a video, discussions, and role-playing, students will identify emotions, understand the importance of managing anger, and develop strategies for resolving conflicts peacefully.

Audience

Achievers (Ages 9-10)

Time

1 hour

Approach

Conflict Resolution

Materials

Video: Anger Management Techniques For Kids, Role-Playing Scenario Cards, Discussion Guide, Reflection Worksheet, Markers, and Paper

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Welcome the students and introduce the topic of conflict resolution and anger management.
  • Explain that understanding and managing anger can help us resolve conflicts peacefully.

Step 2

Video Viewing

6 mins

Step 3

Discussion

10 mins

  • Discuss the video using the discussion guide.
  • Ask students what techniques they remember from the video and how those techniques can help in resolving conflicts.

Step 4

Role-Playing Scenarios

20 mins

  • Divide students into small groups and provide each group with a role-playing scenario card.
  • Explain that they will act out the scenarios using the anger management techniques learned from the video.
  • Allow groups to perform their role-plays and discuss as a class how the techniques were used.

Step 5

Reflection

15 mins

  • Hand out the reflection worksheet and ask students to write or draw how they can use anger management techniques in real life.
  • Encourage them to share their reflections with the class.

Step 6

Closure

4 mins

  • Summarize the key points of the lesson.
  • Highlight the importance of managing anger and using the techniques in conflict situations.
  • Thank the students for their participation and encourage them to practice the techniques learned.
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Worksheet

Role-Playing Scenario Cards

These cards contain different conflict scenarios that students can role-play to practice anger management techniques.




You are upset because your friend didn't include you in a game.







You feel angry because someone accidentally bumped into you and didn't apologize.







You are mad because you have to wait for your turn in a game.







You are frustrated because your sibling borrowed something without asking and broke it.




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Discussion

Discussion Guide

This guide contains questions to facilitate a discussion after watching the video on anger management techniques.

What are some of the techniques mentioned in the video for managing anger?

Prompt students to recall the five types of coping skills mentioned: relaxation, distraction, physical release, thinking, and communication.







How can managing your anger help in resolving conflicts?

Discuss how keeping calm and thinking clearly helps one respond to conflicts in a positive way rather than escalating the situation.







Can you think of a time when you used or could have used one of these techniques?

Encourage students to share personal experiences where they managed their anger or an example where these techniques could have been beneficial.







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Worksheet

Reflection Worksheet

This worksheet helps students reflect on how they can use anger management techniques in their daily lives.

Draw or write about a time when you felt angry. What happened?

Think about a recent situation where you felt your anger rising.







Which anger management technique could you use to handle the situation better?

Consider the techniques from the video such as relaxation, distraction, etc.







How do you think the situation would have changed if you used that technique?

Reflect on the potential outcome and how it could have been more positive.







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