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Art of Speaking Up

Lesson Plan

Art of Speaking Up

Increase speaking up in class

This lesson aims to boost the student's confidence in speaking up by combining art and communication skills. The student will watch a video on breaking the ice in conversations and engage in an art activity to express her understanding of confidence and communication. This lesson is important as it helps the student develop essential social skills in a creative and supportive environment.

Audience

6th grade female student with mild intellectual disability

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Game-Based Learning, Inquiry-Based Learning, Active Learning

Materials

Video: How to Break the Ice, Art supplies (paper, markers, crayons), Discussion Questions, and Visual Aids for Art Activity

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Begin with a one-on-one discussion on the importance of speaking up and being confident in class.
  • Introduce the video How to Break the Ice and explain that it will provide tips on engaging in conversations.
  • Use visual aids to highlight key points from the video.

Step 2

Video Viewing

6 mins

  • Play the video How to Break the Ice.
  • Encourage the student to take mental notes on tips she finds useful for speaking up.
  • Use visual prompts to reinforce the video's key messages.

Step 3

Art Activity

12 mins

  • Provide the student with art supplies.
  • Show visual examples of art pieces that represent confidence and communication.
  • Guide her to create an art piece that represents confidence and communication based on the video.
  • Encourage creativity and personal expression, offering personalized support as needed.

Step 4

Discussion

5 mins

  • Facilitate a one-on-one discussion using the provided questions.
  • Encourage the student to share her art and explain how it represents her understanding of confidence and communication.
  • Use visual aids to support the discussion.

Step 5

Closure

2 mins

  • Summarize the key points from the video and discussion.
  • Encourage the student to apply these tips in her daily interactions.
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Discussion

Discussion Questions: Speaking Up

This discussion will help the student reflect on the video and her art piece, encouraging her to articulate her thoughts and feelings about confidence and communication.

What was one tip from the video that you found most helpful?

Encourage the student to think about how she can apply this tip in real-life situations.







How does your art piece represent confidence and communication?

Ask the student to describe the elements of her art and how it relates to the concepts discussed.







Why is it important to be true to yourself when speaking up?

Discuss the importance of authenticity in communication and how it builds confidence.







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